Piranha Taxidermy full body mount - Pygocentrus nattereri - 9 cm - 12.5 cm - 5.5 cm - Non-CITES species - 1
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Specimen: Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri); two preserved red piranhas in a single transparent resin block, dating from 2000, originating from Germany, weight 385 g, dimensions 12.5 × 9 × 5.5 cm, in very good condition; not CITES-listed.
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Extraordinary collector and decorative object consisting of two prepared red Piranhas of the species Pygocentrus nattereri, permanently preserved in a massive, transparent resin block. The object combines natural history preparation with sculptural object effect.
Special design
Ice-like, organically irregular shape with a crystalline appearance
Transparent to milky clear resin structures with a pronounced depth effect.
Impression of a scene frozen in ice
Strong visual contrast between the cool block design and the reddish-orange coloration of the fish.
Changing light conditions alter perception and spatial depth, causing the object to emphasize different visual aspects depending on its presentation.
Preparations
• Two genuine red Piranhas (Pygocentrus nattereri)
Easily recognizable morphological details such as eyes, fins, and body shape.
Pairwise arrangement within a single block, rarely offered.
The specimens possess both natural history and aesthetic collector value.
Materials and Techniques
Prepared fish
More transparent resin block
Robust construction with deliberately preserved surface texture.
state
Very good condition
Alteration and manufacturing-related inclusions are present in the resin.
Light surface irregularities characteristic of the manufacturing process.
No cracks, breaks, or structural damages.
Dimensions of the artificial ice blocks
Length (Width) approximately 12.5 cm, Depth approximately 5.5 cm, Height approximately 9 cm
Extraordinary collector and decorative object consisting of two prepared red Piranhas of the species Pygocentrus nattereri, permanently preserved in a massive, transparent resin block. The object combines natural history preparation with sculptural object effect.
Special design
Ice-like, organically irregular shape with a crystalline appearance
Transparent to milky clear resin structures with a pronounced depth effect.
Impression of a scene frozen in ice
Strong visual contrast between the cool block design and the reddish-orange coloration of the fish.
Changing light conditions alter perception and spatial depth, causing the object to emphasize different visual aspects depending on its presentation.
Preparations
• Two genuine red Piranhas (Pygocentrus nattereri)
Easily recognizable morphological details such as eyes, fins, and body shape.
Pairwise arrangement within a single block, rarely offered.
The specimens possess both natural history and aesthetic collector value.
Materials and Techniques
Prepared fish
More transparent resin block
Robust construction with deliberately preserved surface texture.
state
Very good condition
Alteration and manufacturing-related inclusions are present in the resin.
Light surface irregularities characteristic of the manufacturing process.
No cracks, breaks, or structural damages.
Dimensions of the artificial ice blocks
Length (Width) approximately 12.5 cm, Depth approximately 5.5 cm, Height approximately 9 cm
Details
Era
After 2000
Specimen
Piranha
Scientific Name
Pygocentrus nattereri
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
2000
Weight
385 g
Height
9 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
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