Sawfish

SKU: GD-L1403W Category:

Rust-toned hues emerge from the warm beige matrix, highlighting the distinctive long, narro, rostrum of this sawfish, lined with sharp resembling a saw.
This extraordinary specimen, sourced from the Cretaceous limestones of Lebanon, is notable for its impressive size and pristine preservation on its original matrix. Lebanon’s fossil-rich legacy, celebrated by Greek historians and chronicled during the Crusades, remains a source of fascination, though much of its potential awaits further exploration due to geopolitical challenges.
Mounted elegantly on a custom ebony base, this sawfish is a remarkable piece, perfect for enhancing any collection.

Private negotiation

award-49
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
box-3d-50
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Details

Specimen

Libanopristis sp.

Geological Period

Cretaceous

Age

110 Million Years Old

Origin

Hjoula (Lebanon)

Dimensions

L 40 x D 16 x H 44 in (L 100 x D 40 x H 110 cm)

Weight

117 lb (53 kg)

The above dimensions refer to the piece complete with stand, the fossil alone measures L 32 x D 0.8 x H 39 in (L 81 x D 2 x H 98 cm) and weights 64 lb (29 kg).

Related Articles