Natural Large Oyster (Ostrea sp.) – Split shell duo- 424.73 g
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Natural Giant Oyster (Ostrea sp.), in a split shell pair, originating from South Africa, weighing 424.73 g.
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This exceptional specimen can be identified as a recent oyster of the genus Ostrea. The strongly folded, irregularly grown shell is typical for this oyster species and results from slow, layered growth in active, marine habitats. Such forms are still found today in very old, vigorously developed animals.
The exterior impresses with its dramatic, almost sculptural structure: densely superimposed layers of shells form deep folds, ridges, and sharply defined edges. The colors are dominated by warm ocher, honey, and gold tones, combined with pale, chalky areas and darker accents – a lively play of textures and contrasts that gives the piece a strong, archaic impact.
Inside, a fascinating counterpoint to the rough exterior structure is revealed. Smooth to silky-looking surfaces in milky white meet translucent zones and cloudy, organic patterns. The preserved shell elements in the center look like frozen growth phases and provide a striking insight into the oyster's inner structure.
Through the controlled splitting a harmonious pair is created, which can be presented both together and individually. This piece combines organic form and natural aesthetics and appears as much scientific as decorative—a remarkable object with high expressiveness and individuality.
Weight 424,73g
Shape As Picture
Size 155x130x60mm
Color As Picture
Origin USA
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This exceptional specimen can be identified as a recent oyster of the genus Ostrea. The strongly folded, irregularly grown shell is typical for this oyster species and results from slow, layered growth in active, marine habitats. Such forms are still found today in very old, vigorously developed animals.
The exterior impresses with its dramatic, almost sculptural structure: densely superimposed layers of shells form deep folds, ridges, and sharply defined edges. The colors are dominated by warm ocher, honey, and gold tones, combined with pale, chalky areas and darker accents – a lively play of textures and contrasts that gives the piece a strong, archaic impact.
Inside, a fascinating counterpoint to the rough exterior structure is revealed. Smooth to silky-looking surfaces in milky white meet translucent zones and cloudy, organic patterns. The preserved shell elements in the center look like frozen growth phases and provide a striking insight into the oyster's inner structure.
Through the controlled splitting a harmonious pair is created, which can be presented both together and individually. This piece combines organic form and natural aesthetics and appears as much scientific as decorative—a remarkable object with high expressiveness and individuality.
Weight 424,73g
Shape As Picture
Size 155x130x60mm
Color As Picture
Origin USA
Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that performs the final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; this is how these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs; saving on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor and phone can display colors with different quality.
Details
Main Mineral
Natural Large Oyster (Ostrea sp.) –
Mineral Form
Split shell duo
Weight
424.73 g
Country of Origin
South Africa
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- Unternehmen:
- Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
- Repräsentant:
- Mario Stieger
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- Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
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- mario.stieger33@gmail.com
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