Crazyhen Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi, what do you think about this Chinese specimen of Psittacosaurus? Genuine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBoy Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Much too perfect looks like the bones were placed in position. A composite. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Think so too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looks very similar in orientation as the one that was seized at the Tucson show in 2016: But perhaps the one you are showing here is just an artwork. The one possible tip-off (apart from the bone colour) is the number of ribs showing in that piece? 5 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves64 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looks like it posed for it's eventual fossilization. I would not be able to hold still anywhere NEAR that long. lol 1 Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Rotated 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looks carved to me. 3 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looks suspicious IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 It looks off. I think we would need some close up photos of each bone to be able to say if parts are real, composited, or completely fabricated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Photos of a higher resolutions are attached. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBoy Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 No change, real bones that are composited into this typical pose. Some resto/fill of skull and other elements most likely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Another one, I suppose it’s also a composite with real bones? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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-Andy- Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Yes, composited with real bones and resin-bone-powder-mixture. 3 Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead9 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I think the bone is real but the skeleton is obviously a composite. The skull, as is common on psittacosaurus, is a mishmash of bones glued together and carved in the shape of a real skull. In this specimen, the toe bones are also carved from larger pieces of bone. 3 Still Life Fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Glued, carved, casted and composited like already said..IMO.."Frankensaurus"... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Is this skull genuine? And why most psittacosaurus skulls are deformed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seguidora-de-Isis Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 The famous Paleontologist Sereno also had great difficulty in dealing with deformed Psittacosaurus skulls, which concluded that deformation occurred after fossilization. The morphology of this skull is quite consistent and difficult to be imitated. I'm clearly seeing the texture of fragile bones typically distorted, and usually the replicas seek to imitate a more perfect skull as possible. But of course a thorough examination in your hands, and with the help of a magnifying glass is also necessary. In my opinion it's real enough! 2 Is It real, or it's not real, that's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 The anatomy looks correct. Seems real. 2 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 1:59 AM, Crazyhen said: Is this skull genuine? And why most psittacosaurus skulls are deformed? Most legitimate skulls are deformed. As matrix pressure builds up, the bones give and the skull is deformed. I've never worked on a skull that wasn't deformed to some degree. The larger ones may allow for removal of individual bones for proper placement when displayed. Even animals with massive solid skulls like crocodyliforms experience deformation. 3 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 How about this skull? Is it genuine? It is quite big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looks quite real. 1 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBoy Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looks very nice, hand examination can determine if any putty work has been done to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Another skull, looks real? I can't find the teeth, not sure if they are lost or embedded within the matrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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