14cm Rare Dragonfly Insect Fossil from Lower Cretaceous - Fossil carapace

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14 cm Rare Dragonfly Insect Fossil from the Lower Cretaceous of Asia, a natural specimen preserved in a slab with well‑retained head, thorax, legs and abdomen and fine wing venation.

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This dragonfly fossil specimen has a large wing span of around 14cm, in a natural slab. Both of its wing have retained the very fine vein detail and is a little bit 3 dimensional as seem on the photos, besides, its head, thorax, legs and abdomen are well retained.

This museum quality dragonfly specimen is a 'must have' item for serious fossil collector.

Matrix is 170 x 95 x 5mm

Reinforcement is done at the back side of the slab for strenght purpose.

Will communicate with the winner before shipout by courier service. Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured.
DUE TO THE HIGH IMPORT TARIFF IN USA, WILL NOT SHIP TO USA.

This dragonfly fossil specimen has a large wing span of around 14cm, in a natural slab. Both of its wing have retained the very fine vein detail and is a little bit 3 dimensional as seem on the photos, besides, its head, thorax, legs and abdomen are well retained.

This museum quality dragonfly specimen is a 'must have' item for serious fossil collector.

Matrix is 170 x 95 x 5mm

Reinforcement is done at the back side of the slab for strenght purpose.

Will communicate with the winner before shipout by courier service. Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured.
DUE TO THE HIGH IMPORT TARIFF IN USA, WILL NOT SHIP TO USA.

Details

Specimen
14cm Rare Dragonfly Insect Fossil from Lower Cretaceous
Country of Origin
Asia
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
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