9th Nov, 2022 10:00
Royalty, Fine Art & Antiques
1073
Rare Psittacosaurus fossil specimen, Cretaceous period
Rare Psittacosaurus fossil specimen, Cretaceous period, approximately 100-126 million years old, a large specimen in fine state of conservation, prepared but un-mounted, the skull 13.5 x 12.7 x 9cm, total length approximately 84cm. Discovered in the Yixian formation, Liaoning province, China, this Psittacosaurus dinosaur would have been a Herbivore and most likely lived in a forest area. The species of Psittacosaurus Meilyingensis or more commonly know as “Parrot Lizard” is a genus of extinct Ceratopsian (horned) Dinosaurs that were obligate bipeds at adulthood, with a high skull, robust beak and long filaments similar to quills on the dorsal of its tail.
Mostly covered in scales the Psittacosaurus probably had complex behaviours, based on the proportions and relative size of its brain. It may have been active for short periods of time during the day and night, it would have had a well developed sense of smell and vision
Sold for £4,100
Condition Report
A good specimen which is mostly intact, this example with twelve ribs present and well preserved skull with visible teeth. The specimen was acquired around the turn of the present century by the current owner who had a link with a Chinese palaeontologist that had direct access to the areas where these specimens are preserved. He was the person that actually prepared this and other specimens excavated from the Yixian formation, Liaoning province, China.
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Auction: Royalty, Fine Art & Antiques, 9th Nov, 2022
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