Marine reptile - Fossil skeleton - kechosaurius hui - 25 cm - 11.5 cm

Magnificent Keichousaurus hui complete, marine reptile from the Middle Triassic Anisian 240 Ma, Falang Formation, Guanling, Guizhou Province, China. Exceptional dimensions for the species: Animal 24 cm from snout to tail tip, measured at about one meter Thorax width 3 cm side by side, robust adult mature male specimen Plate 25 x 12 cm, thickness 1.5 cm, weight 1-1.5 kg Maximum size of the species 30 cm, this one 24 cm = large adult Quality and authenticity: Dorsal view, articulated complete skeleton Skull with orbits clearly visible, complete vertebral column, ribs pachyostotic thickened in relief 3D natural, no painting Forelimbs with enlarged ulna characteristic of the species, hindlimbs complete with 5 digits and articulated phalanges Tail complete to the tip 3D relief of 2-3 mm visible on profile photos under grazing light Natural geological fissures crossing the matrix AND the bones, proof of authenticity Original matrix in gray shale, old edge consolidation typical since the 1980s for Guanling, no restoration on the skeleton Provenance: Old private collection, stock pre-ban, acquired at a flea market in Nimes. With legal declaration of origin. Premier collection piece by its size 24 cm and thoracic width of 3 cm indicating an adult male.

Estimate:£635.7

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