Coral Coral - Acropora Florida

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Corallo specimen, Acropora Florida, 1 item, from the Red Sea, in good condition, circa 1980, weight 1150 g, authentic/original, displayed on a handmade gilded pedestal.

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Stunning Coral on a Pedestal

a beautiful specimen of white coral, belonging to the Acropora family, presumably dating from the 1980s, has been placed on a golden pedestal to enhance its beauty.
It is a beautiful collectible object that will lend an air of mystery and beauty to an elegant and refined setting.

The pedestal was handmade to measure, crafted and adapted to fit the single piece.

Dimensions of the coral alone: approximately 230x210x160 mm
Weight of the coral alone: approximately 1150 g
Dimensions with pedestal: approximately 440x220x220 mm
Weight with pedestal: approximately 2160 g
Origin: Red Sea
Era: presumably 1970s/1980s
Conditions: overall excellent condition, few signs of age.

Being natural objects with a hand-made pedestal, they have unique and non-standard characteristics; they have been photographed from every direction to show all features. Therefore the photos are part of the description, please look carefully.

The packages are handmade for each individual piece, with care and attention to protect the piece and prevent damage during transport.

Stunning Coral on a Pedestal

a beautiful specimen of white coral, belonging to the Acropora family, presumably dating from the 1980s, has been placed on a golden pedestal to enhance its beauty.
It is a beautiful collectible object that will lend an air of mystery and beauty to an elegant and refined setting.

The pedestal was handmade to measure, crafted and adapted to fit the single piece.

Dimensions of the coral alone: approximately 230x210x160 mm
Weight of the coral alone: approximately 1150 g
Dimensions with pedestal: approximately 440x220x220 mm
Weight with pedestal: approximately 2160 g
Origin: Red Sea
Era: presumably 1970s/1980s
Conditions: overall excellent condition, few signs of age.

Being natural objects with a hand-made pedestal, they have unique and non-standard characteristics; they have been photographed from every direction to show all features. Therefore the photos are part of the description, please look carefully.

The packages are handmade for each individual piece, with care and attention to protect the piece and prevent damage during transport.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Coral
Scientific Name
Acropora Florida
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Mar Rosso
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
1150 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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