Gastropod Sea shell - Cassis Rufa (No reserve price)

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Specimen: Gastéropod Cassis rufa, 14 cm long, 250 g, origin Madagascar, not CITES-listed, good condition, year 1980.

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Red helmet – Cassis rufa – 14 cm – Collectible marine shell

Description
Beautiful specimen of the red helmet (Cassis rufa), a marine gastropod in the family Cassidae.
The shell features pronounced reliefs and a beautiful patina in brown-reddish tones characteristic of the species.
A collectible object valued for its sculptural and decorative aspect.

Features :
• Species: Cassis rufa
• Length: 14 cm
• Weight: 250 g
Origin: Indo-Pacific region
Period: 20th century
• Condition: good general condition

Red helmet – Cassis rufa – 14 cm – Collectible marine shell

Description
Beautiful specimen of the red helmet (Cassis rufa), a marine gastropod in the family Cassidae.
The shell features pronounced reliefs and a beautiful patina in brown-reddish tones characteristic of the species.
A collectible object valued for its sculptural and decorative aspect.

Features :
• Species: Cassis rufa
• Length: 14 cm
• Weight: 250 g
Origin: Indo-Pacific region
Period: 20th century
• Condition: good general condition

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Gastropod
Scientific name
Cassis Rufa
Number of items
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
CITIES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
250 g
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Objects sold
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