Bony Fish

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Delicate rust tones highlight the ancient form of a Pycnodontiformes fish against a creamy matrix. Expertly prepared, this extinct bony fish showcases intricate details of its distinctive round body, including finely preserved ribs, fins, and teeth. Lebanon, renowned for its rich and diverse fossil heritage referenced by Greek historians and during the Crusades, remains an area of untapped paleontological potential due to geopolitical challenges. Elegantly mounted on a custom ebony base, this remarkable specimen brings a touch of sophistication and historical intrigue to any space.

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Details

Specimen

Pycnodontiformes

Geological Period

Cretaceous

Age

110 Million Years Old

Origin

Hjoula (Lebanon)

Dimensions

L 32 x D 10 x H 26 in (L 80 x D 25 x H 64 cm)

Weight

54 lb (25 kg)

The above dimensions refer to the piece complete with stand, the fossil alone measures L 30 x D 0.8 x H 21 in (L 75 x D 2 x H 53 cm) and weights 25 lb (11 kg).

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