Western Europe, Germany, Eichstatt, Solnhofen (Altmuhltal) Formation, Jurassic Period, ca. 154 to 144 million years ago. A shrimp fossil preserved in a large limestone matrix slab displaying excellent articulation! The prawn is probably in the Aeger genus; the streamlined body is prepared to be slightly raised above the rest of the surrounding matrix and the orange hues contrast and highlight the exoskeleton. Light touchups to the fine, lengthy antennae and feathery pleopods helps bring to life this prehistoric crustacean! Size of stone matrix: 15" L x 13.75" W (38.1 cm x 34.9 cm); shrimp body: 2.5" L (6.4 cm)

Famous for producing an astonishing diversity of rare and most intricately preserved fossils found anywhere in the world, the Solnhofen Lithographic Limestone Formation of southern Germany is legendary. Fine quality Solnhofen fossils are now much rarer than in past years since many quarries are now closed to commercial operations and the use of modern machinery often destroys many fossils.

Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection

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Professionally prepared and excavated. Stone matrix is repaired from 2 pieces with vertical break line passing through the shrimp's antennae just before the head and front limbs. Touch up with pigments to antennae and feathery pleopods legs. Losses to some areas on the exoskeleton, but body is well preserved.