zar 748 - Height: 165 mm - Width: 130 mm- 489 g
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Spondylus varius shell from Mauritius, 165 mm high, 130 mm wide, 80 mm deep, weighing 489 g, model zar 748.
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This specimen of Spondylus Varius, originating from the waters of Mauritius, measures 165 mm and fully expresses the aesthetic and natural strength of the species. The shell presents unequally shaped valves: the upper, strongly convex, is covered with conical and lamellate spines arranged irregularly, which confer a sculptural and vigorous appearance. The shell shows a unique color combination, with white and ivory tones interrupted by broad areas of red-pink and yellowish encrustations, a sign of long permanence in a natural environment. The interior of the valve is distinguished by a smooth, mother-of-pearl surface, with regular and well-preserved margins. Despite the massive nature, the structure maintains a harmonious balance, making the specimen a piece of great visual and collecting impact. A species widespread in the Indo-Pacific, Spondylus varius is highly valued for the extreme variability of its forms and colors. An ideal specimen to enrich a malacological collection with a piece significant in size, provenance, and state of preservation.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
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Translated by Google TranslateThis specimen of Spondylus Varius, originating from the waters of Mauritius, measures 165 mm and fully expresses the aesthetic and natural strength of the species. The shell presents unequally shaped valves: the upper, strongly convex, is covered with conical and lamellate spines arranged irregularly, which confer a sculptural and vigorous appearance. The shell shows a unique color combination, with white and ivory tones interrupted by broad areas of red-pink and yellowish encrustations, a sign of long permanence in a natural environment. The interior of the valve is distinguished by a smooth, mother-of-pearl surface, with regular and well-preserved margins. Despite the massive nature, the structure maintains a harmonious balance, making the specimen a piece of great visual and collecting impact. A species widespread in the Indo-Pacific, Spondylus varius is highly valued for the extreme variability of its forms and colors. An ideal specimen to enrich a malacological collection with a piece significant in size, provenance, and state of preservation.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Mineral form
zar 748
Weight
489 g
Country of origin
Mauritius
Height
165 mm
Width
130 mm
Depth
80 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
