Fine 17cm Near Complete Barosaurus Besairiei W. Good Limb Bones: Madagascar
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4324034 | Fossil Reptile: Permian, Madagascar |
Offered is a fascinating split nodule from the Late Permian of Madagascar, preserving in fine detail, an essentially complete torso of the aquatic lizard-like reptile Barosaurus besairiei Piveteau, 1955.At 17cm (along the spine), this is a good sized example, from the Lower Sakemena Formation (Lopingian) of the Morondava Basin. An almost complete vertebral column, with fine and complete ribs supports both limb girdles and several main bones of the fore-limbs and hind-limbs. F...urther cleaning and preparation is possible with modern air tools..............weight 0.4kg.No reserve for such a well preserved legacy of late Palaeozoic life.
On Jul-12-19 at 07:51:14 PDT, seller added the following information:Please note that I will be away when this item ends. All sales will be dealt with promptly on my return on 23rd. July..............apologies for the delay.
Dr. Bob Kennedy
On Jul-12-19 at 07:51:14 PDT, seller added the following information:Please note that I will be away when this item ends. All sales will be dealt with promptly on my return on 23rd. July..............apologies for the delay.
Dr. Bob Kennedy
