Early reptile death plate x2 Keichousaurus hui

Age: Triassic (245m to 208m years old)

Fossil site: Giizhou Province, China

Description: Keichousaurus was an early reptile that lived during the Triassic period. They were small, about 6-12 inches, with a long neck and tail. Although they had sturdy legs, they may well have lived in water. They appear to have originated in China, but later migrated to Europe via the Tethys Sea. Two creatures on a single plate is quite rare and these particular fossils show great preservation.

Fossil: 18cm x 31cm
Frame: 35cm x 48cm
Weight: 4.2kg