Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China This extravagant royal costume

This extravagant royal costume

This one has The Cruciferae (Wallflower) and The Rosaceae (Cherry tree) on one side whilst on the reverse is The Ranunculacae (Buttercup) and the Umbelliferae (Carrot)

It is a very well-prepared specimen complete with the quadrate and pterygoid bones

These are used widely in jewelry making as the cut and polished faces are striking

Some are fairly uniform in size and weight and served as monies of account like manillas

Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China This extravagant royal costumeThese fish were abundant in fresh water in present day China during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups. This specimen has a complete fossil on one side and two almost complete skeletons on the reverse together with a partial. The whole slice measures 24cm x 20cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.