Elephant Bird - 化石大腿骨 - Aepyornis maximus - 36 cm - 19 cm

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Scientific name Aepyornis maximus; Specimen Elephant Bird; Geological period Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years); Condition Natural; Authenticity Original/official.

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伝説のエレファントバード(Aepyornis maximus)に属する巨大な大腿骨の極めて優れた化石。マダガスカル原産のこれらの巨大な飛べない鳥は、数世紀前には絶滅しており、現在でも最も印象的な鳥類化石のひとつとして知られています。

この標本は大腿骨の substantial な部分を表しており、内部の網目状の骨組織が自然に露出している点が特に注目に値します。断片化した端部には立体的な板状の海綿骨の複雑なネットワークが現れており、これら巨鳥の莫大な体重を支えた内部構造の洞察を提供します。

外側の皮質骨はよく保存されており、暖かな黄褐色と赤褐色の美しい自然の風合いを示します。密な外表面と多孔質の内部との対比が、印象的な視覚効果を生み出します。化石は未組立の状態で残っており、あらゆる角度から鑑賞でき、解剖学的形状と卓越した保存状態の双方を際立たせています。

この標本は、その圧倒的な大きさと卓越した保存状態から、先進的な化石コレクション、博物館品質の展示、趣味品コレクション、またはマダガスカルの驚異的な巨獣類に焦点を当てた教育展示にも適しています。

科学的重要性と卓越した彫刻的存在感を兼ね備えた象の鳥の大腿骨の、印象的で本物らしい逸品であり、地球史上最大級の鳥類の驚くべき解剖学を示しています。

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Shipping Restrictions and Right to Cancel the Sale We reserve the right to cancel a sale if the purchased item cannot be legally exported, imported, or shipped to the destination country. This includes, but is not limited to, items subject to regulatory restrictions (such as materials protected under CITES), customs limitations, local prohibitions, or logistical constraints related to the weight, size, or nature of the parcel when carriers do not accept shipments to specific geographic areas. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify any applicable restrictions in their country before placing a bid. Should shipping prove impossible for legal or operational reasons beyond our control, the order will be cancelled and any payment made will be refunded in accordance with the platform’s procedures. About Latiaxis S.r.l. Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers. Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.

伝説のエレファントバード(Aepyornis maximus)に属する巨大な大腿骨の極めて優れた化石。マダガスカル原産のこれらの巨大な飛べない鳥は、数世紀前には絶滅しており、現在でも最も印象的な鳥類化石のひとつとして知られています。

この標本は大腿骨の substantial な部分を表しており、内部の網目状の骨組織が自然に露出している点が特に注目に値します。断片化した端部には立体的な板状の海綿骨の複雑なネットワークが現れており、これら巨鳥の莫大な体重を支えた内部構造の洞察を提供します。

外側の皮質骨はよく保存されており、暖かな黄褐色と赤褐色の美しい自然の風合いを示します。密な外表面と多孔質の内部との対比が、印象的な視覚効果を生み出します。化石は未組立の状態で残っており、あらゆる角度から鑑賞でき、解剖学的形状と卓越した保存状態の双方を際立たせています。

この標本は、その圧倒的な大きさと卓越した保存状態から、先進的な化石コレクション、博物館品質の展示、趣味品コレクション、またはマダガスカルの驚異的な巨獣類に焦点を当てた教育展示にも適しています。

科学的重要性と卓越した彫刻的存在感を兼ね備えた象の鳥の大腿骨の、印象的で本物らしい逸品であり、地球史上最大級の鳥類の驚くべき解剖学を示しています。

Seller's Story

Shipping Restrictions and Right to Cancel the Sale We reserve the right to cancel a sale if the purchased item cannot be legally exported, imported, or shipped to the destination country. This includes, but is not limited to, items subject to regulatory restrictions (such as materials protected under CITES), customs limitations, local prohibitions, or logistical constraints related to the weight, size, or nature of the parcel when carriers do not accept shipments to specific geographic areas. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify any applicable restrictions in their country before placing a bid. Should shipping prove impossible for legal or operational reasons beyond our control, the order will be cancelled and any payment made will be refunded in accordance with the platform’s procedures. About Latiaxis S.r.l. Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers. Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.

Details

標本
Elephant Bird
学名
Aepyornis maximus
原産国
Madagascar
地質年代
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
コンディション
Natural
重量
1440 g
高さ
36 cm
19 cm
奥行き
10.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
イタリアVerified
11597
Objects sold
100%
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