Sclerocephalus, Temnospondyl amphibian

This sclerocephalus haeuseri comes from the Permian deposits of Niederkirchen in the Palatinate region
in Germany,
The fossil is approximately 295 million years old.

These amphibians lived in swamps and lakes and resembled modern-day giant salamanders.

The fossil measures approximately 22 cm. It is very well preserved and even partially shows the rarely 
preserved outline of the animal's skin.
Interestingly, teeth are also visible.

The slab measures approximately 26.5 x 16 x 1 cm. It was broken and professionally glued. 
A fiberglass mat was attached to the back to stabilize it. The stone is now solid and break-resistant.

The fossil has been thinly varnished with a colorless varnish – no other modifications have been made!