Dramatic Hoplolichas furcifer Russian trilobite

Description: A well-inflated example of a dramatic member of the Lichida, this is Hoplolichas furcifer. The golden Calcite exoskeleton is complemented by the white limestone matrix, and much time has been spent preparing the genal and axial spines in a freestanding mode. The spines most likely served a defensive purpose, offering a spiky mouthful for any would-be predator. The lichids are highly-prized trilobites, with this example reasonably priced. There is also a 35 by 35 mm thoracic segment of an Asaphid trilobite lending a nice touch to the piece.