It is definitely a great fossil! This is now VMNH 99286. Once I figure out how, I can post a picture in top view.

Hi Ronny!
Does this mean you got the job in Leipzig?! That’s great! Glad to hear the museum will be in good hands. Michael is a talented guy, I’m sure he will make a great sculpture. No immediate plans to return to Halle, but I’ll be sure to make it to Leipzig whenever I do!

Best,
Alex

Thanks again, Jeff, we’ll be glad to have it! As you say, it’s a really nice example, and unlike a lot of donations you have a pretty good idea where it came from, so it will definitely be useful. Slight correction, I’m the Curator for Paleontology here at the VMNH, not the director, but thanks for the “promotion”!