Natural History - Fossil Bahariasaurus Dinosaur Tooth

CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 100-95 MILLION YEARS B.P.

1 3/8 in. (6.79 grams, 36 mm).

A fossil tooth from the dinosaur Bahariasaurus ingens. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Tegana Formation, Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa.
Acquired 1980s.
Old Bristol, UK, collection.

Footnotes

Bahariasaurus ingens was a mid-sized carnivore, and the teeth are different from Carcharodontosaurus in being thinner but having a thicker more triangular X-section.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process

AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 2192