Sea Snail Sea shell - CHARIONA TRITONIS
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Specimen: sea snail Escargot de mer, Scientific name CHARIONA TRITONIS, 1 item, year 2000, origin Papua New Guinea, weight 900 g, condition good, authenticity Original/officiel.
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Description from the seller
Very large natural Charonia Tritonis offered here in an XXL format of at least 30 cm, a size already impressive for this mythical species of tropical seas. Specimens exceeding 30 cm, especially in such beautiful condition, are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional natural objects.
This shell immediately stands out for its spectacular presence and powerful aesthetics. Its elongated and slender silhouette, typical of the species, offers an elegant spiral with deeply formed reliefs.
The surface presents a pale light beige background, richly decorated with amber and caramel brown patterns, clearly marked and harmoniously distributed along the natural growth ridges. The inside of the aperture reveals beautiful orange and pearly hues, warm and deep, very decorative.
State of conservation: excellent / close to perfect
This specimen has been carefully preserved:
• no visible cracks
• intact tip
• clean and well-formed aperture
• clear and unworn reliefs
• fresh and homogeneous natural colors
A specimen of this size and in such a condition remains quite rare on the market, notably sold individually with such balanced visual quality.
Ideal for:
• high-end shell collections
• cabinet of curiosities
• elegant natural decoration
• central display piece in a seaside interior
• lover of rare and authentic marine objects
An authentic, imposing and decorative marine piece that immediately catches the eye due to its XXL size and conservation quality.
DTD SHOP
Very large natural Charonia Tritonis offered here in an XXL format of at least 30 cm, a size already impressive for this mythical species of tropical seas. Specimens exceeding 30 cm, especially in such beautiful condition, are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional natural objects.
This shell immediately stands out for its spectacular presence and powerful aesthetics. Its elongated and slender silhouette, typical of the species, offers an elegant spiral with deeply formed reliefs.
The surface presents a pale light beige background, richly decorated with amber and caramel brown patterns, clearly marked and harmoniously distributed along the natural growth ridges. The inside of the aperture reveals beautiful orange and pearly hues, warm and deep, very decorative.
State of conservation: excellent / close to perfect
This specimen has been carefully preserved:
• no visible cracks
• intact tip
• clean and well-formed aperture
• clear and unworn reliefs
• fresh and homogeneous natural colors
A specimen of this size and in such a condition remains quite rare on the market, notably sold individually with such balanced visual quality.
Ideal for:
• high-end shell collections
• cabinet of curiosities
• elegant natural decoration
• central display piece in a seaside interior
• lover of rare and authentic marine objects
An authentic, imposing and decorative marine piece that immediately catches the eye due to its XXL size and conservation quality.
DTD SHOP
Details
Era
After 2000
Specimen
Sea Snail
Scientific name
CHARIONA TRITONIS
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Papua New Guinea
Condition
Good condition
Year
2000
Weight
900 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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