Large Jurassic ichthyosaur ribs in shale from Lyme Regis

Large Jurassic ichthyosaur ribs in shale from Lyme RegisA nice example of a bone block from an ichthyosaur from the world famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK. The piece or Jurassic shale matrix measures 205 mm (8. 07 inches) tall and contains three large ribs from an adult ichthyosaur. The level of preservation in the bones is very high and thy have been carefully prepared using air abrasive techniques to reveal all the details of the bones. They have a lovely toffee brown colour. The

A nice example of a bone block from an ichthyosaur from the world-famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK.

The piece or Jurassic shale matrix measures 205 mm (8.07 inches) tall and contains three large ribs from an adult ichthyosaur.

The level of preservation in the bones is very high and thy have been carefully prepared using air abrasive techniques to reveal all the details of the bones. They have a lovely toffee-brown colour. 

The fossil weighs 1565 grams and can be displayed flat or standing on its own freely as it has a cut-flat base.

These fossils were first found by pioneering Victorian fossils hunters like Mary Anning. Ichthyosaur bones are very popular fossils from this location.

Around 198 million years old (Sinemurian, Early Jurassic), this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection.