PSITTACOSAURUS SKELETON
LOWER CRETACEOUS, 119 - 97.5 MILLION YEARS BP
£13,750
African & Oceanic Art and Antiquities
Auction: 16 September 2020 at 15:00 BST
Description
raised on a bespoke oak stand, shown in mid stride, the head angled towards the viewer, with birdlike skull and beak mouth a herd animal, Psittacosaurus (which translates literally as parrot lizard) was notable for its birdlike appearance, despite its small stature and lack of horns, the Psittacosaurus was part of the Ceratopsia group which included iconic dinosaurs such as Triceratops
Dimensions
38.5cm long