Lot 649
Green River Fish and Palm Frond. Green River Wyoming is famous for its exquisitely fossilized 50 million year old fish and leaves. These are usually found separately because most of the fish are found in deeper water than the plants which are mostly found close to the ancient lake shore. Rarely are they found together as on this 14 x 13.5 inch limestone plate. This plate contains a large 15 inch section of a palm frond, a 2 inch leaf and two Knightia fish swimming below the palm frond. The two Knightias (related to herring) are 4 inches and 3 inches long complete with excellent bones and fins. The medium to dark brown fossils are nicely contrasted against the cream colored limestone matrix.
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Estimated Value $550 - 700.
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| Realized $480 |
