Fossil Prawn. Aeger tipularis. Upper Jurassic. Solnhofen Limestone. Eichstatt, Germany. 7.68 x 7.48 x 0.33...

Description

Fossil Prawn
Aeger tipularis
Upper Jurassic
Solnhofen Limestone
Eichstatt, Germany
7.68 x 7.48 x 0.33 inches (19.50 x 19.00 x 0.85 cm)

This robust, fossil prawn from the famous Solnhofen Lagerstätte of Germany offers golden coloration, two pronounced curving antennae and naturally curled positioning of the ancient arthropod. On nice, consistent matrix with uniform color and texture, this fossil is well positioned and is visually dramatic. Typical preparation and restoration have resulted in a large, collectible specimen of the Aeger variety.


[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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