Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The pelvis has also been

The pelvis has also been coloured in places to show muscle attachments

There are surface marks and imperfections consistent with the age and hand made items

There are a few possible causes for this including possible scurvy

It is a Russian mid-20th Century medical model

This is known as "Kalti Paarti"

Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The pelvis has also beenThese 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 an almost complete example on the reverse, together with four partial skeletons. The whole slice measures 24cm x 12cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.