Early Cat - Fossil matrix - Metailurus - 16 cm - 12 cm

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Selected by Manuel Quiring

Metailurus, early cat skull, the length of skull is about 16 cm. Its teeth are between cats and saber-toothed tigers. This also includes the cervical vertebrae and foot bones. The canines of Metailurus are longer than those of even the clouded leopard, but significantly shorter than true saber teeth, and more conical than bladed. This fossil can be displayed directly with a display stand. This item is shipped professionally by DHL, and we will also bear part of the shipping cost.

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Early Cat - Fossil matrix - Metailurus - 16 cm - 12 cm

Metailurus, early cat skull, the length of skull is about 16 cm. Its teeth are between cats and saber-toothed tigers. This also includes the cervical vertebrae and foot bones.

The canines of Metailurus are longer than those of even the clouded leopard, but significantly shorter than true saber teeth, and more conical than bladed.

This fossil can be displayed directly with a display stand. This item is shipped professionally by DHL, and we will also bear part of the shipping cost.

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Selected by Manuel Quiring

Estimate € 3,200 - € 3,900

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