Rare “golden” Metascutellum trilobite

Description

Species: Metascutellum sp.
Age: Devonian
Locality: Morocco

Measurements: 5.5 cm long (trilobite) – 19 x 10 cm (matrix)
Weight: 1.37 kg (protective box included)

Beautiful specimen of this rare trilobite. Axial spines, superb golden colours and matrix shape make this specimen very attractive. The trilobite is also exceptionally prone and large for species.
There is a small restoration on the cephalon (circled on the last photo).

 

Additional information

Weight 2 kg