{"id":1063,"date":"2024-11-29T21:31:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T21:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kachinamber.com\/store\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1063"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:06:07","slug":"av-01-24","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/kachinamber.com\/store\/product\/av-01-24\/","title":{"rendered":"AV-01-24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Exceptional Cretaceous Amber Inclusion: Winged Avian-Reptilian Specimen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are pleased to present an exceedingly rare and scientifically significant fossil inclusion\u2014a <strong>100-million-year-old Cretaceous reptilian specimen<\/strong> encased in pristine amber from Myanmar&#8217;s renowned Kachin State. This remarkable piece offers a rare glimpse into the evolutionary trajectory of flight and gliding adaptations among ancient tetrapods.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Patagium (Membranous Wing Structure):<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preservation:<\/strong> Delicate, web-like tissues connecting elongated limb bones, indicative of a functional gliding or flying adaptation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morphology:<\/strong> Connects seamlessly to elongated phalanges, a hallmark of arboreal gliders or volant reptiles, such as pterosaurs or early avian-related species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Skeletal Details:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bones:<\/strong> The preserved skeletal elements feature elongated digits and joint structures consistent with pterosaur morphology, suggesting adaptations for flight or enhanced arboreal maneuverability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structural Integrity:<\/strong> MicroCT\/Nano scans reveal exceptional preservation of bone microstructure, invaluable for further paleo-biological and functional analysis. Or merely collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Taxonomic Uncertainty:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>While the exact taxonomic placement remains undetermined, the observed anatomical features suggest it belongs to a specialized lineage of winged tetrapods, possibly a juvenile pterosaur or an avian-adjacent reptile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>KACHIN AMBER GENUINE:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kachin Amber Source:<\/strong> This piece was ethically collected in Tanaing Township under the supervision of the Kachin Amber Research Institute, subsequently polished and archived in Myitkyina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scientific Significance:<\/strong> Specimens of this caliber rarely become available on the open market due to their research value. With the Institute&#8217;s current reorganization, this exceptional inclusion is being offered for private acquisition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>DOCUMENTATION:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High-Resolution Imaging:<\/strong> Comes with professionally printed high-resolution photographs for display or analysis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Micro &amp; Nano CT Scan Archives:<\/strong> Includes a digital archive (TIF format) of MicroCT and NanoCT imaging data, offering detailed internal visualization for scientific or academic purposes. Includes thorough data reconstruction of morphological details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amber Weight:<\/strong> 39.96 carats<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 42.7 x 24.1 x 16.5 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Approximately 100 million years (Cretaceous Period)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact us<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exceptional Cretaceous Amber Inclusion: Winged Avian-Reptilian Specimen We are pleased to present an exceedingly rare and scientifically significant fossil inclusion\u2014a 100-million-year-old Cretaceous reptilian specimen encased in pristine amber from Myanmar&#8217;s renowned Kachin State. This remarkable piece offers a rare glimpse into the evolutionary trajectory of flight and gliding adaptations among ancient tetrapods. Patagium (Membranous Wing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1065,"template":"","meta":{"spay_email":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kachinamber.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1063"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kachinamber.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kachinamber.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kachinamber.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kachinamber.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}