Gastropod Sea shell - Cassis Rufa (No reserve price)

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Specimen: a gastropod, Cassis rufa, 14 cm long, weighing 318 g, from Madagascar, in good condition, dating to 1980.

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

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

Specifications :
• Species: Cassis rufa
• Length: 14 cm
• Weight: 641 g
• Provenance: Indo-Pacific region
• Era: 20th century
• Condition: good overall condition

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

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

Specifications :
• Species: Cassis rufa
• Length: 14 cm
• Weight: 641 g
• Provenance: Indo-Pacific region
• Era: 20th century
• Condition: good overall condition

The photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Gastropod
Scientific Name
Cassis Rufa
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Madagascar
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
318 g
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Objects sold
91.03%
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