Rare Dragonfly Insect Fossil from Lower Cretaceous - Fossil carapace

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Specimen: Rare dragonfly insect fossil from the Lower Cretaceous; Geological Period: Lower Cretaceous; Condition: Natural; Country of Origin: Asia.

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This beautiful light brown colour dragonfly fossil specimen has a large wing span of around 13.5cm 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, and legs. Its segmented abdomen has been fossilized in light brown color with exceptional detail.

Do not miss the opportunity to collect this super rare museum specimen!

Matrix is 200 x 125 x 9mm

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 beautiful light brown colour dragonfly fossil specimen has a large wing span of around 13.5cm 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, and legs. Its segmented abdomen has been fossilized in light brown color with exceptional detail.

Do not miss the opportunity to collect this super rare museum specimen!

Matrix is 200 x 125 x 9mm

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
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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Objects sold
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