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Dinosaur Eggshell Fragment
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- 70 million years
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An authentic fragment of dinosaur eggshell from the Late Cretaceous of China, featuring remarkable surface texture and historical significance. Dinosaur eggshell fragments are typically around 2–3 cm wide and 1.5–2.2 cm tall, with slight variation in shape, some being a bit wider than tall, others more rounded.
Gift Suitable
Boxed display perfect for young collectors
Specimen Details
Species
Dinosauria (Oogenus indet.)
Age
70 million years
Period
Upper Cretaceous
Origin
Henan Province, China
Formation
Unknown specific formation
Type
Genuine fossil
Display
Presented in a protective display box; ideal for desk or shelf study.
Listing
Representative image — similar to photo
Gift suitable
Yes
About This Fossil
This specimen is a genuine fragment of fossilised dinosaur eggshell, recovered from the renowned deposits of Henan Province, China. Unlike skeletal remains, these fragments offer a poignant glimpse into the beginning of a dinosaur's life cycle. The piece exhibits a distinctive granular texture on its exterior surface, a characteristic feature of mineralised shell that has survived the immense pressures of deep time.
Dating to the Late Cretaceous, these fragments originate from a period when dinosaurs remained the dominant terrestrial vertebrates across Asia. Henan was then a dynamic landscape of floodplains and river systems, providing the ideal sedimentary conditions to entomb and preserve nesting sites. To hold such a fragment is to connect with a world that existed just prior to the end-Cretaceous extinction event.
Formation & Preservation
These fragments formed through a process of rapid burial within fine-grained sediments. Over millions of years, the calcium carbonate of the original eggshell underwent mineral replacement and permineralisation. The surrounding sedimentary rock protected the delicate structures from erosion, preserving the unique pore patterns and surface ornamentation that palaeontologists use to study ancient nesting behaviours.
What Makes This Specimen Special
Henan is globally significant for its 'ootaxa'—scientific classifications based specifically on fossilised eggs. These specimens are prized by collectors for their clear surface morphology, which allows for the study of avian-like or reptilian-like shell structures from seventy million years ago.
Authenticity & Sourcing
Real vs Replica
- This is a genuine fossil — not a replica unless clearly stated. Clearly described and honestly presented.
- You will receive a specimen similar to the one shown — see Natural Variation below.
Ethical Sourcing
- Sourced from established suppliers and known commercial sites — never protected, scientifically significant, or restricted localities. Origin and sourcing information is shared where known.
- ✓We will not knowingly handle fossils removed in breach of any country's heritage or export laws.
Origin & Natural Variation
Stated origin (Henan Province, China) and formation (Unknown specific formation) are based on supplier information and available geological references. Identification can vary in certainty — especially for fragments — so where exact locality cannot be independently verified, we describe the formation rather than a single quarry.
Fossils are natural objects. Expect minor variation in colour, matrix, mineralisation, and surface detail. Any known repair, restoration, polishing, or composite material is disclosed in the description — we do not present restored areas as original.
Read our full authenticity & honest descriptions policy or the authenticity & sourcing clause in our terms.
Shipping, Returns & Packaging
• UK shipping: Free on orders over £50. Standard £3.95.
• International: Available worldwide. Rates at checkout.
• Packaging: Individually wrapped, cushioned, and boxed. Fragile specimens receive extra protection.
• Dispatch: Usually within 1–2 working days.
• Returns: 30-day returns. Contact us first. Item must be in original condition.