絶滅したマダガスカルのカバの右下顎骨 - 化石骨 - Hippopotamus lemerlei - 18 cm - 9 cm

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Fossil right mandible of an extinct Malagasy hippopotamus (Hippopotamus lemerlei) from Madagascar, dating to the Quaternary, with three molars and one premolar, in natural condition and original authenticity, weighing 290 g and measuring 18 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 8.5 cm deep.

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絶滅したマダガスカルのカバ類の右顎骨化石 – 3つの臼歯と1つの犬歯前臼歯を含む – マダガスカル

マダガスカルの絶滅カバ類のうちの一種に属する、右顎骨の印象的な断片で、おそらく Hippopotamus lemerlei もしくは近縁の島嶼系形態に相当します。

標本は顎の下部の substantial な部分を保持しており、3つの臼歯と1つの前臼歯をすべて顎骨内にそのまま保持しています。歯は特に魅力的で、エナメル質の折りたたみがはっきりと認識でき、カバの歯列特有の咬合パターンが特徴的に現れています。

薄いクリーム色のエナメルと暗色の鉱物化部位との対比により、複雑な咀嚼面が特に見やすくなっています。3つの臼歯はよく保存された連なりを形成しており、前臼歯が見える歯列を完成させ、標本へさらなる解剖学的な興味を加えています。

周囲の骨は自然な多孔質構造を保ち、不規則なエッジ、空洞、風化の跡が見られ、長期埋葬と化石化に伴う特徴と一致しています。裏面には内部の骨構造のさらなる詳細が露出し、作品の authentic, minimally prepared な性格を裏づけています。

マダガスカルの絶滅カバ類は、島の比較的新しい巨獣の中でも最も魅力的な要素のひとつを成しています。その孤立した進化は、アフリカ大陸の親族と著しく異なる特徴的な形態を生み出しました。

4本の歯を含み、顎の構造がしっかりと残り、科学的・展示的関心を強く引く、特に魅力的な解剖学的標本です。

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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.

絶滅したマダガスカルのカバ類の右顎骨化石 – 3つの臼歯と1つの犬歯前臼歯を含む – マダガスカル

マダガスカルの絶滅カバ類のうちの一種に属する、右顎骨の印象的な断片で、おそらく Hippopotamus lemerlei もしくは近縁の島嶼系形態に相当します。

標本は顎の下部の substantial な部分を保持しており、3つの臼歯と1つの前臼歯をすべて顎骨内にそのまま保持しています。歯は特に魅力的で、エナメル質の折りたたみがはっきりと認識でき、カバの歯列特有の咬合パターンが特徴的に現れています。

薄いクリーム色のエナメルと暗色の鉱物化部位との対比により、複雑な咀嚼面が特に見やすくなっています。3つの臼歯はよく保存された連なりを形成しており、前臼歯が見える歯列を完成させ、標本へさらなる解剖学的な興味を加えています。

周囲の骨は自然な多孔質構造を保ち、不規則なエッジ、空洞、風化の跡が見られ、長期埋葬と化石化に伴う特徴と一致しています。裏面には内部の骨構造のさらなる詳細が露出し、作品の authentic, minimally prepared な性格を裏づけています。

マダガスカルの絶滅カバ類は、島の比較的新しい巨獣の中でも最も魅力的な要素のひとつを成しています。その孤立した進化は、アフリカ大陸の親族と著しく異なる特徴的な形態を生み出しました。

4本の歯を含み、顎の構造がしっかりと残り、科学的・展示的関心を強く引く、特に魅力的な解剖学的標本です。

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
Right Mandible of Extinct Malagasy Hippopotamus
学名
Hippopotamus lemerlei
原産国
Madagascar
地質年代
Quaternary (2.58 - 0 million years)
コンディション
Natural
重量
290 g
高さ
18 cm
9 cm
奥行き
8.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
イタリアVerified
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Objects sold
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