Ichthyosaur bones, Stenopterygius

This slab with bones from the ichthyosaur Stenopterygius spec. comes from the Lower Jurassic 
(Lias epsilon) of Holzmaden in Germany.

The stone contains a variety of bones such as vertebrae and ribs.
Interesting: Due to the gentle preparation using sandblasting technology, remains of the stomach 
contents (black areas) could be preserved.

The plate is unbroken, it measures about 22 x 17 x 3 cm.

Honest piece - no manipulations at all!