Sawfish
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.
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Details
Specimen | Libanopristis sp. |
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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).
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