Lot 834
Two Fossil Fish On Same Matrix Block. 100 million year old guitarfish and herring-like fish on the same block. The most desired fish fossils come from Lebanon. They are so highly coveted because of their age: 100 million years, and the orange-brown color of preservation. This particular fossil limestone block contains both the rare Guitarfish, Rhinobatis, as well as a herring-like fish, Pseudoberyx. The rare 7 1/2" Guitarfish is nearly complete and is entirely cartilagenous, as is every relative of sharks and rays. The eyes, nose, tail, and some of the rays are defined. The smaller 6" herring-like fish is also nearly complete, with ribs and fins well defined, missing just the tip of the head. Different species of fish found in combination are very rare as fossils. All fossil rays are rare in the fossil record due to their delicate bone structure. Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,400.
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| Realized $1,150 |
