Lot 1722
240-Million-Year-Old Keichousaurus, Guizhou Province, China. At over 11 inches in length, this Keichousaurus is one of the larger examples of this type of aquatic animal. the bones are black and rest on a tan matrix. The last 3 inches of the tail are at about 90 degrees to the rest of the tail. This probably occurred during the fossilization process as the skin and muscle deteriorated, and the tail being bent as it came to rest on its matrix. Keichousaurus was the ancestor of the long-necked Plesiosaurs, of which the reports of the Loch Ness monster seem to fit. This specimen is complete with various fractures to the matrix professionally sealed. A wonderful display piece. For domestic shipping, add $30.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600.
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