Mosasaur Skull Fossil, Juvenile, Upper Cretaceous
Ca. 66–80 million years old. North Africa, Upper Cretaceous, ca. 80 to 66 million years ago. A fossilized mosasaur skull with articulated jaws and teeth, likely from a juvenile individual. The elongated snout and hinged jaws are lined with conical teeth, with additional pterygoid teeth visible along the palate that aided in gripping prey. These marine reptiles possessed streamlined bodies, laterally flattened tails, and paddle-like limbs, and moved through warm shallow seas in pursuit of fish, sharks, and other prey. During the Late Cretaceous, mosasaurs achieved a broad global distribution across ancient oceans and inland seaways. Size: 9.5" L x 3.5" W (24.1 cm x 8.9 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand. Size: 3.5" W x 9.5" D (8.9 cm W x 24.1 cm D); on included custom stand: 9.5" H (24.1 cm H).
Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection
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202222
Condition
Professionally prepared with infill and areas of restoration as expected to bones and teeth. Losses to enamel and chips to tips. Some teeth are probably, not original to this animal. Comes on a custom metal stand.
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Ca. 66–80 million years old. North Africa, Upper Cretaceous, ca. 80 to 66 million years ago. A fossilized mosasaur skull with articulated jaws and teeth, likely from a juvenile individual. The elongated snout and hinged jaws are lined with conical teeth, with additional pterygoid teeth visible along the palate that aided in gripping prey. These marine reptiles possessed streamlined bodies, laterally flattened tails, and paddle-like limbs, and moved through warm shallow seas in pursuit of fish, sharks, and other prey. During the Late Cretaceous, mosasaurs achieved a broad global distribution across ancient oceans and inland seaways. Size: 9.5" L x 3.5" W (24.1 cm x 8.9 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand. Size: 3.5" W x 9.5" D (8.9 cm W x 24.1 cm D); on included custom stand: 9.5" H (24.1 cm H).
Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #
202222
Condition
Professionally prepared with infill and areas of restoration as expected to bones and teeth. Losses to enamel and chips to tips. Some teeth are probably, not original to this animal. Comes on a custom metal stand.
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30%
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