A nice example of an ichthyosaur jaw fossil from the world-famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK.
The piece of jawbone is matrix free and measures 38 mm (1.5 inches) across. The bone is well preserved and has been prepared using air abrasive techniques to remove all matrix.
It has good detail in its preservation and a nice chocolate-brown colour. The blood vessel channels and internal details of the jaw are highly intricate and very well preserved.
These fossils were first found by pioneering Victorian fossils hunters like Mary Anning. Ichthyosaur bones are very popular fossils from this location.
Around 198 million years old (Sinemurian, Early Jurassic), this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection.