HamptonsDoc Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've been on the hunt for a Segnosaurus egg for the past few months and I recently received an "egg" that was listed on the Dutch version of eBay. The original listing is as follows: "A unique offer an original egg of a Segnosaurus.sp. in volcanic rock and tested for authenticity. The egg comes from an antique German collection. Condities: Some eggshells be repaired but otherwise good.Age: Cretaceous 70 to 100 million years old.The egg is found in Central Asia (exact location is not known) The rock is volcanic (Sulfer smell) with iron and pyrite Sulfur in air sample authenticity features. The size is 13 X 9.5 cm (but the egg was squashed!)Weight:590 gr. (without packing material)" From the pictures its obvious the egg wasn't in the best condition but I still purchased it for several reasons: It was cheap (paid under $100), I was curious to see what it looked like in person, and the visible texture on the egg reminded me of oviraptor but that with the sulfur smell that is described made me think that maybe this is an Indian egg as I believe most of them are found in volcanic rock. I received the egg after about three weeks and it looks just like it does in the pictures from the listing. One observation that is not noticeable in the pictures is small gold sparkles on the less shell covered underside. I'm not sure what this egg is. Is it Segnosaurus? Is it Indian? Is it a composite of raptor egg glued to a rock and painted? What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 The remaining pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 ???"Volcanic rock"??? That leaves me with many questions... "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 ???"Volcanic rock"??? That leaves me with many questions... According to Sahni et el.'s article entitled "upper cretaceous dinosaur eggs and nesting sites from the Deccan volcano- sedimentary province of peninsular India," as printed in chapter 13 of Dinosaur Eggs and Babies by Carpenter, it seems like many Dinosaur eggs found in the indian subcontinent are found in sediment layers between volcanic lava flow. That is why I thought that perhaps this "sulfur smelling" egg could possibly from a site such as that. Of course this also reminds me of my second grade diorama of a volcano covered in toy dinosaurs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) This is what a Segnosaurus egg should look like. Your egg looks like shells assembled to look like an egg. I'm looking for dimple patterns to cross between shell section and just cannot find them. The shell dimples are also much higher that mine. Not sure what to say it may be real but its hard to confirm it with your photos. The Volcanic rock comment is odd but not if it's from India Edited November 4, 2015 by Troodon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Take a look at the dimple patterns in the shells, some are sharp and distinct next to ones that are flat. That makes no sense. I would get back to your supplier and see if he can add something to the discussion. I'll say this if it's from India you'll be hard pressed to find anyone with any knowledge of this egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Take a look at the dimple patterns in the shells, some are sharp and distinct next to ones that are flat. That makes no sense. I questioned that also while examining it. I just emailed him to see what further information I can obtain. Thank you for the picture of your egg, its a beautiful specimen! That is the quality I am searching for to add to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFOOLEY Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Looks like an "egg" made out of turtle shell. 2 "I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?" ~Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) New Mexico Museum of Natural History Bulletins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I have the book and was reading up on, it pretty cool area. It's a shame there are no images of eggs from that region. Well if it's really from India that is a super find and if you can authenticate it, that's a great piece to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilshale Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Looks like an "egg" made out of turtle shell. I would also vote for turtle shell. Edited November 5, 2015 by oilshale Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes (Confucius, 551 BC - 479 BC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 It looks very much constructed from pieces to me. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Wow! Took me about 3 seconds. Only cause Ive not had my coffee yet. Ha! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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