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LARGE INTERIOR DESIGN "CHASE SCENE" FISH FOSSIL FROM BEFORE THE FIRST DINOSAURS Odernheim / Rhineland - Pfalz, Germany EARLY PERMIAN PERIOD: 290 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 German Permian fossils are sure to appreciate in value and become increasingly difficult to acquire. This is a superb example of a DOUBLE Paramblypterus fish fossil, a primitive prehistoric fish. Appearing in an aesthetic pose as if the one fish is chasing the other, this is one of the most visually attractive multiple examples of this type we have offered. These fish lived BEFORE the very first dinosaur ever walked the Earth! The slab is wide and makes a great appearance on an easel stand, included. The two contrasting colors of the fish add to the beauty of the multiple natural colors in the sedimentary rock. There are varying layers of the shale that also add an interesting three dimensional appeal in the stone. Some remarkable features are beautifully seen in the fossils. Scale and fin detail in the fossil impressions are superb, showcasing rare anatomy unique to these early fish. The Paramblypterus was a primitive fish that had an asymmetrical tail with the longer upper lobe having a small edge of fin and the rest being fleshy, covered with heavy scales like the rest of the body. The close-up image shows the impeccable fin and scale detail of this unique anatomy. A highly aesthetic display specimen destined to be a breath-taking addition to any interior or collection. Guaranteed genuine with NO FABRICATION. The Paramblypterus duvernoyi fish was a primitive osteichthyan (bony fish) and a member of the actinopterygians or ray-finned fish. Now extinct, Paramblypterus duvernoyi possessed some very primitive features, most notably, its shark-like tail with a fleshy upper lobe. We have prepared this beauty in our own lab and the care taken in its conservation makes the difference. It is MUCH NICER in person that appears in the above images. Dramatic natural coverage of its original heavy armored scales is something that truly must be seen to appreciate. No doubt, you will be hard-pressed to ever encounter another Paramblypterus fossil like this! Definitely a RARE specimen for the advanced and most demanding collectors! The back of the entire slab has been reinforced with fiberglass. A large Lucite easel stand is included to display the slab or it can be hung on a wall if metal hangar hardware is fiberglassed onto the backing. This finest of display fish fossils is a most aesthetic version of this rare and beautiful Permian fish! A pure joy and breath-taking experience to behold in person!!! BEAUTIFUL "ACTION" POSE DOUBLE FISH DISPLAYING TOP QUALITY PRESERVATION AND DETAIL ON A LARGE, AESTHETIC SLAB - PURE NATURAL ART! 29" in length x 12" high overall with fish 8.5" and 7.75" long SOLD F060 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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