Description
RARE: Ichthyosaur Vertebra Bone Fossil – Jurassic to Glacial Boulder Clay – Norfolk, England
📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜
✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)
📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images
🦕 Fossil Overview:
This is a RARE and well-preserved Ichthyosaur Vertebra Bone Fossil, originally from the Jurassic Period (~180 million years old) and later redeposited into the Glacial Boulder Clay of Norfolk, England. Ichthyosaurs were large marine reptiles that thrived during the Mesozoic era, sharing the seas with other prehistoric marine predators.
Ichthyosaur vertebrae are highly sought after fossils, known for their distinctive concave shape and strong bone structure. This specimen provides a fascinating geological history, showing evidence of transport and preservation through ancient glacial activity.
This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.
🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:
- Species: Ichthyosaur (Marine Reptile)
- Group: Ichthyopterygia
- Age: Jurassic (Early Jurassic, ~180 Million Years Ago)
- Formation: Derived from Jurassic deposits into Glacial Boulder Clay
- Location: Norfolk, England
- Bone Features: Concave vertebra structure, dense bone material
- Preservation: Excellent condition with visible fine details and natural fossilization patterns
Ichthyosaurs were swift marine predators, using their streamlined bodies and powerful tails to hunt fish and squid-like creatures. Their fossils offer essential evidence for understanding the evolution of marine reptiles.
🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?
✔ RARE Ichthyosaur Vertebra specimen – Sourced from Norfolk, England
✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible
✔ Authentic Jurassic Fossil – 180-million-year-old prehistoric relic
✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays
✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value
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