Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The early Portuguese traders bought

The early Portuguese traders bought tusks of ivory

It was part of a collection that must have originated in a Russian medical school

The beak sheaths (rhamphotheca) have been preserved and mounted on the skull

This one has The Cruciferae (Wallflower) and The Rosaceae (Cherry tree) on one side whilst on the reverse is The Ranunculacae (Buttercup) and the Umbelliferae (Carrot)

This is a breed of dog that is rarely seen outside the Czech republic and was very popular among the Royal households of Central Europe

Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The early Portuguese traders boughtThese fish were abundant in fresh water in present day China during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups. This specimen has a complete fossil on one side and two almost complete skeletons on the reverse together with a partial. The whole slice measures 24cm x 20cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.