Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The two large cowries are

The two large cowries are attached to either end of a piece of what looks like bamboo on which the fofona hangs

It is a very well-prepared specimen complete with the quadrate and pterygoid bones

I am not sure of the exact translation of the label on the base but it seems to say something along the lines of "Simplified

Depending upon the angle the stone is cut

This extravagant royal costume

Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China The two large cowries areThese fish were abundant in fresh water in present day China during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups. This specimen has a complete fossil on one side and two almost complete skeletons on the reverse together with a partial. The whole slice measures 24cm x 20cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.