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FOSSILIZED TURTLE SHELL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
FOSSILIZED TURTLE SHELL.
This exceptionally interesting fossil is for Kansuchelys Ovalis & dates to the Miocene era. This particular example was found in Gansu Province, China. This particular species of turtle lived about two to three million years ago, & the fossilization is not as complete as many older turtles. The shell holds its overall 3-dimensional shape quite well. The Kansuchelys Ovalis generally lived along rivers & streams in small groups. CONDITION: fossil retains very good form & shape, and remains quite solid. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18969/BF). $400-600.