A small Ichthyosaurus paddle bone. The bone piece consists of two parts that belong together. Minimal bone substance has splintered off at the fracture site.
Both parts must be glued together for preparation. Blasting with iron powder is particularly suitable for further preparation.

Location: Holzmaden
Epoch/Age: Lower Jurassic, Posidonia Shale, ~ 180 Million years
Size of the stone: 12 × 9,5 cm
Size of the fossil (estimated): 1,4 × 1 cm