Scientific name: Saber-toothed cat type Specimen: Partial skull / maxilla fragment with large canine tooth Origin: Gansu Province, China Period: Cenozoic, Neogene, possibly Late Miocene Condition: Incomplete fossil specimen, preserved in matrix, with visible cracks, wear and mineral staining Size: 28x14cm This specimen is a fossil skull fragment of a saber-toothed cat type, preserving part of the upper skull/maxilla with a prominent curved canine tooth and several associated teeth. The large saber-like canine gives the piece a powerful and dramatic appearance, making it an impressive fossil specimen for display or collection. The fossil is preserved together with natural matrix from Gansu Province, China. The specimen shows a three-dimensional structure, with visible natural cracks, mineral staining, matrix adhesion and age-related surface wear. These features give the piece a natural and authentic fossil appearance.