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RARE FINEST GRADE PERMIAN SCLEROCEPHALUS AMPHIBIAN ON MATRIX Pfalz, Germany PERMIAN PERIOD: 280 million years ago SPECIAL NOTE: The current laws in this region of Germany now forbid the collection of these remarkable fossils. Such legislation has permanently ended the supply of such magnificent specimens such as this one being offered here. This rare example comes from an old German private collection and was collected long ago before the ban was enacted. With digging in the formation now off-limits, these rare German Permian fossils are sure to appreciate in value and become increasingly difficult to acquire. Sclerocephalus haeuseri is a type of amphibian that once inhabited the Permian swamps of what is now Southwest Germany. Fine grade fossils of Sclerocephalus haeuseri are extremely rare and of great interest and demand to advanced collectors. There are companies that offer reproductions of some amazing fossils, including casts of Sclerocephalus haeuseri. Those cast companies look for original fossils of the highest quality to make reproductions of. This 100% AUTHENTIC specimen exceeds in quality and preservation many of the original fossils we have seen reproductions have been made from! If you know fossils from this creature, then you will already understand the fantastic opportunity that is presented here with this example. Since the deposit has since been closed to collecting, locating an exceptional specimen on the market has become quite difficult. In the rare instance one does become available for sale, they are usually partial body specimens or with fair to poor natural preservation. This spectacular example has not only extensive skeletal remains present but the outline of the soft body is preserved in the rock. All limbs are visible. The skull exhibits three dimensional relief off the slab with a pronounced jaw, bone plates and fantastic intact eye orbits. You can see rare instances of preserved bones in the body and limbs including finger digits. NO ARTIFICIAL CARVING OF BONES has been performed. The amphibian was found in a very fragile layer so it was prepared in a similar manner as the Messel fossil using a resin transfer method. Once uncovered, the complete amphibian was too delicate to remove intact so resin was poured over the fossil at the site and the specimen was then prepared ventrally to reveal a fully articulated and well-preserved skeleton with soft tissue remnants. Entire fossil was then sealed in a preservant to prevent degradation and flaking as the fossil from this region can be extremely fragile from the flaky, instable shale they are found in. The entire back of the slab has been reinforced with fiberglass and has a built-in hanger safely attached for displaying on a wall. This specimen is truly one that would easily match or even EXCEED what many museums might have in their collection. The articulation and completeness of the amphibian is not often seen in this quality. The preservation of soft body tissue from this species dates back to 280 million years ago which is quite impressive. AN EXTREMELY RARE, CHOICE FOSSIL WORTHY OF THE MOST ADVANCED COLLECTIONS A LARGE AND COMPLETE AMPHIBIAN FOSSIL FROM BEFORE THE FIRST DINOSAURS EVER WALKED THE PLANET! 17.5" x 10.75" overall on matrix slab, amphibian is 14.75" in length if straightened SOLD AMPH010 Actual Item - One Only |
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