Lot 1177
110 Million Year Old Salamander From Liaoning, China. This excellent 4" salamander, Liaoxitriton zhongjiani was found in a site near Huludao City of western Liaoning, China. This site represents the youngest upper level fossil zone in Liaoning. The 5 ½" x 5" gray volcanic tuffaceous stone matrix also contains four small shells from a bivalve crustacean, Eosetheria, which is a clam shrimp, as well as a 1" long stem from a water plant. The main salamander has an excellent skull with teeth and body. Some parts of the back feet and end of the tail have been enhanced to make them complete. Displayed in an 8" x 8" Chinese box. Add $20 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $437 |
