Dinosaur - Fossilised jaw - Triceratops Horridus - 35 cm - 13 cm

TRICERATOPS HORRIDUS — FOSSIL LOWER JAW For sale: an impressive, 100% original fossil bone fragment from Triceratops horridus, from the rear portion of the lower jaw. This large piece of jawbone comes from the famous Lance Formation in Wyoming, USA. A beautiful and unusual collector’s item for enthusiasts of ceratopsians and Late Cretaceous fossils. The specimen was recently recovered from the field and is still partially unprepared. This means further preparation work can be done to reveal more of the bone’s details. It is a valuable and relatively rare piece that would make a special addition to a serious dinosaur collection. PROVENANCE & DATING * Species: Triceratops horridus * Type: Rear portion of the lower jaw * Geological formation: Lance Formation * Find location: Weston County, Wyoming, USA * Period: Late Cretaceous * Age: Approximately 66–68 million years * Authenticity: 100% original fossil * Condition: Glued in two places, still partially unprepared INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED The fossil comes with an information card detailing the species, geological formation, and find location. A lovely addition for collectors who like to display clear provenance information with their fossils. A SPECIAL AND VALUABLE COLLECTOR’S ITEM Triceratops horridus is one of the most iconic dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous. With its imposing skull, three horns, and powerful jaws, this herbivorous dinosaur is loved by fossil collectors around the world. Large pieces of the lower jaw are impressive anatomical fossils. This specimen also offers the opportunity to complete further preparation work and make the details of the bone more visible. A beautiful, rare, and valuable fossil that could become a real eye-catcher in any collection. Dimensions: See individual listing and photos. Provenance: Lance Formation, Weston County, Wyoming, USA. Kind regards, @Kaya_Fossils

Estimate:£1,253.85

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