A nice example of an ichthyosaur tooth fossil from the world-famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK.
The tooth measures 13 mm (0.5 inches) across and sits in the original limestone matrix in which it was found that measures 55 mm (2.2 inches) across.
The tooth is very well preserved as a crown with a high level of detail in the distinctive striations. It has a nice dark colour. I has been prepared using air abrasive techniques, which are the best for preserving and exposing the detail in these delicate fossils.
These fossils were first found by pioneering Victorian fossils hunters like Mary Anning. Ichthyosaur fossils 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.