Lot 833
Two 130 Million Year Old Adult Turtles From China. From the very famous volcanic fossil beds of Liaoning, China, these exquisite complete adult turtles are displayed in the same position that they were overcome by the volcanic eruption of 130 million years ago. Turtle shells are not that rare in the fossil record, but complete turtles with heads, legs, and feet are. These primitive turtles, Manchurochelys liaoxiensis, are 11½" and 12½" long on a 16x12" gray stone matrix. They both possess excellent skulls, shells, legs and claws with just some minor disarticulation on two of the feet. The turtles are a lovely dark brown color contrasting nicely against the gray matrix. Although Manchurochelys looks like a modern turtle, they were primitive and could not withdraw their head and legs inside their shell. Finding one magnificently preserved early cretaceous turtle is rare, but a pair such as these would be the highlight of any fossil collection. Add $35 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $2,750 - 3,750.
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