Lot 711
280 Million Year Old 6 Inch Long Amphibian With Skin. All fossils of the first amphibians are rare and found in only a few locations in the world. Amphibian fossils that still preserve their skin structure are even rarer. The best preserved amphibians come from a site closed to collecting for over 25 years in the Odernheim Pfatz in Germany. This 6 inch long amphibian, Microperpetron on a 11.5 x 6 inch matrix is nearly complete with an excellent 3-D skull with many little sharp black teeth, three legs with toes (front foot with three toes and two rear feet with four toes). There are skin impressions covering the entire body which show skin texture and patterns. The matrix was found in two pieces and expertly repaired with no damage to the fossil amphibian and is preserved in a 12 x 8 inch Riker Mount. Estimate Value $350 - UP
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