Lot 1716
100 Million Year Old Fish With Smaller Fish In Its Stomach. Complete fossil fish are desirable, but finding one that still has the remains of its last meal in its stomach is extraordinary. Such is the case with this museum quality fossil of an 8½ in. long orange fish, Prionoleris, from Hajoula, Lebanon. Some of the most beautiful of all fossil fish come from the 100 million year old fossil beds of Lebanon. The contrast of the orange fish with the cream-colored limestone is dramatic. The 3¾ in. long tummy fish can be distinctly seen inverted with its head facing the tail of the larger fish. The head, eye and vertibrae are visible, having been swallowed whole, head first. Dramatic fish fossils such as this are usually only found in museums. Allow $20 for shipping.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,350.
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| Realized $1,150 |
