La "belle antiquaire" de Hôi An m'avait offert un petit crabe

Fossil Crab from New Zealand - Tumidocarcinus giganteus - Miocene - New Zealand

Tumidocarcinus giganteus was a giant crab (five times bigger than the modern purple rock crab) that hunted near shore during the Miocene. It flourished in the North and South Island of New Zealand. This specimen was personally collected and the discoverer has made his markings on the underside. Measures 6 x 4 ¾ x 1 ½in - Estimate: $500 - 700

Bonhams. Natural History, 2 Dec 2007. Los Angeles.