Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Fossil Ray Fish Rhinobatos Hakelensis Sawfish Libanopritis Hiram 1M Slab

$54,428.56
£39,998
€46,743.84
CA$75,266.53
A$81,946.06
CHF 43,756.59
MX$989,217.27
NOK 550,098.55
SEK 511,655.66
DKK 349,153.76

About the Item

An exceedingly rare, significant and exceptional discovery of a Ray fish [Rhinobatos hakelensis] and Sawfish [Libanopristis hiram] complete and preserved with exceptionally fine detail throughout both genus types. Discovered in Haqel, Lebanon, a site renowned for its rich geological and palaeontological history, where such specimens are embedded within the region's distinctive and beautiful sub-lithographic limestones, offers a rare glimpse into the marine life of the Eastern Mediterranean over a span of 6 million years 93+ million years ago. This discovery is particularly fascinating due to the size and preservation combined by both specimens on such a large and original plate. While many fossils of this type are often fragmented and partially preserved, these two specimens are complete, intact and measure a great 39 cm in length approximately. This is a highly unusual discovery of scientific importance. Specimens of this size, preservation and condition are exceedingly rare. [Please note: Plates, or slabs (not specimens) of this type typically feature a maximum size of 30-40 cm overall whilst displaying significant signs of damage throughout specimens, and these plates are usually severely fractured, showcasing disarticulated anatomies, plate discolouration and shifts caused by plate pressure movement during the process of preservation]. The preservation of the anatomical detail offers an extraordinary opportunity to study this rare and wonderful discovery in great detail, such discoveries highlight the geological significance of Haqel and the region's importance. STAT Hanging system included Upper: Genus: Ray Fish [Rhinobatos Hakelensis] Lower: Genus: Sawfish [Libanopritis hiram] Origin: Sub-lithographic limestone-Haqel, Lebanon Age: Cretaceous, 99 to 93 million years Plate: H: 102 x 126 x 1.5 cm \ KG: 55 Sawfish specimen: L: 39 cm Ray specimen: L: 39 cm Due to recent changes in U.S. legislation impacting customs procedures and documentation processing, order handling times within the United States may extend to 2-3 weeks. For all other countries, delivery is typically completed within 4-10 days following an order processing period of 1-3 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 49.22 in (125 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Prehistoric (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    100,000,00
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Cleaned and conserved for permanent wall hanging display. We guarantee and supply our authentication certificates for every item.
  • Seller Location:
    Scorton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FSS9801901stDibs: LU9995241681082

More From This Seller

View All
Fossil Shrimp of Jurassic Period
Located in Scorton, GB
A wonderful example of a Solnhofen Aeger eichsatt shrimp, surmounted in our AES etched brass stand, created to a high museum standard. the fossil limestone plate conserved for the pe...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Fossil Knightia Alta Fish Shoal Lithographic Limestone Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
This visually stunning statement piece, designed for placement, captures a shoal of Knightia Alta fish for vertical wa authentically fossilised within the original silt beds of a once tropical lagoon from the Green River, Wyoming. The unique sub-lithographic limestone plate presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of natural history. This extraordinary find features a considerable slab of specimen fish...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Fossil Paradoxides Acadoparadoxides Trilobite Surmounted Bronze stand
Located in Scorton, GB
A wonderful example of the Paradoxides acadoparadoxides briareus trilobite measuring 465mm held by the custom bronze mount, our classic range of specimens set into bronze clasps. The...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Fossil Ammonite Mortality Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
A genuinely extraordinary fossil shell mortality bedrock plate, expertly prepared. This remarkable specimen showcases a breathtaking array of uniquely detailed specimens. Conserved,...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Limestone

Fossil Dinosaur Tibia Leg Bone of Spinosaurus
Located in Scorton, GB
A Fossil Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tibia 2.3ft leg section in surmounted bronze AES stand. Unearthed in the continental intercalaire, the Spinosaurus tibia section highlights a nineteen m...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Bronze

Fossil Theropod Dinosaur Femur Bone
Located in Scorton, GB
This huge leg bone of a theropod dinosaur was a rare Dinosarian find by any standards. It was discovered in the desert regions of North Africa and has now been conserved, cleaned, an...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Bronze

You May Also Like

Giant Diplomytus and Cockerellites Fish Fossil Plate
Located in New York, NY
This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This rare fossil of a prehistoric fish is an impressive specimen originating from Brazil, preserved by time over millions of years. Mounted on a metal...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Prehistoric Brannerion Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This rare Brannerion fossil specimen of a prehistoric fish is an impressive find from an ex private British collection. Believed to be from Brazil, t...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Fossil Fish Plate
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Fish Plate,one large and and 5 smaller Fish, Green River Formation, Priscara Fish, Wyoming USA, Eocene Period, very decorative object, can be mounted on a wall, very deco...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Giant Diplomytus and Cockerellites Fish Fossil Plate
Located in New York, NY
This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Ichthyosaur Fossil From Germany
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary Ichthyosaur fossil from the world-renowned fossil beds of Germany represents one of the most complete and scientifically significant marine reptile specimens avail...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Other

Ichthyosaur Fossil From Germany
$500,000
Free Shipping