No. 98945558

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Trilobite - Fossil carapace - Redlichia chinensis
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Trilobite - Fossil carapace - Redlichia chinensis

Outstanding specimen of Redlichia chinensis, perfectly centered in its natural matrix (7.6 cm the specimen). The preservation is superb, showing all major anatomical features in remarkable detail: negative complete genal spines sharp marginal spines well-defined glabellum clearly visible marginal furrow Absolutely free of restoration or repairs, which is highly unusual and greatly valued in Cambrian trilobites. Specimens of this size and quality are extremely rare on the market. Cambrian trilobites are often incomplete or heavily restored, making this example a truly exceptional piece. From the classic locality of Yung Shan, Hunan Province (China), this trilobite is a collector-grade fossil, perfect for advanced collections or museum display. Species: Redlichia chinensis Age: Lower Cambrian (~520 million years) Locality: Yung Shan, Hunan, China Matrix size: 10,5 cm Condition: excellent, complete, with no restoration Stunning display included A rare and striking fossil, exceptionally well preserved and 100% authentic.

No. 98945558

No longer available
Trilobite - Fossil carapace - Redlichia chinensis

Trilobite - Fossil carapace - Redlichia chinensis

Outstanding specimen of Redlichia chinensis, perfectly centered in its natural matrix (7.6 cm the specimen). The preservation is superb, showing all major anatomical features in remarkable detail:

negative

complete genal spines

sharp marginal spines

well-defined glabellum

clearly visible marginal furrow

Absolutely free of restoration or repairs, which is highly unusual and greatly valued in Cambrian trilobites.

Specimens of this size and quality are extremely rare on the market. Cambrian trilobites are often incomplete or heavily restored, making this example a truly exceptional piece.

From the classic locality of Yung Shan, Hunan Province (China), this trilobite is a collector-grade fossil, perfect for advanced collections or museum display.

Species: Redlichia chinensis

Age: Lower Cambrian (~520 million years)

Locality: Yung Shan, Hunan, China

Matrix size: 10,5 cm

Condition: excellent, complete, with no restoration

Stunning display included


A rare and striking fossil, exceptionally well preserved and 100% authentic.

Bidding closed
Manuel Quiring
Expert
Estimate  € 430 - € 500

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