Sea Snail Sea shell - M-989 TONNA AMPULLACEA (No reserve price)

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Beautiful, large shell of Tonna Ampullacea – a species of large sea snail, a marine mollusk from the family Tonnidae. The shell has a spherical shape, resembling an ampoule or a round bottle (hence the name 'ampullacea'). It can grow up to 20–25 cm in length, but due to its thin walls, it is very lightweight.
Surface - smooth, thin, and fragile, with visible delicate spiral lines. Aperture (opening): very wide, covering a significant part of the shell; edge thin and sharp. Coloration: usually light brown, yellowish-gray, or cream, with darker streaks and spots; the interior of the opening is white or slightly pinkish. Dimensions - 110/150/185mm. Highly recommended for collectors and interior decorators.

Beautiful, large shell of Tonna Ampullacea – a species of large sea snail, a marine mollusk from the family Tonnidae. The shell has a spherical shape, resembling an ampoule or a round bottle (hence the name 'ampullacea'). It can grow up to 20–25 cm in length, but due to its thin walls, it is very lightweight.
Surface - smooth, thin, and fragile, with visible delicate spiral lines. Aperture (opening): very wide, covering a significant part of the shell; edge thin and sharp. Coloration: usually light brown, yellowish-gray, or cream, with darker streaks and spots; the interior of the opening is white or slightly pinkish. Dimensions - 110/150/185mm. Highly recommended for collectors and interior decorators.

Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Sea Snail
Scientific name
M-989 TONNA AMPULLACEA
Country of origin
Philippines
Condition
Good condition
Year
2018
Weight
168 g
The NetherlandsVerified
1696
Objects sold
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