Cypraea Tigris - Selected Collector Shell - Height: 104 mm - Width: 74 mm- 193 g
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Specimen: Cypraea tigris (Tiger Cowrie) from the Philippines, measuring 104 mm high, 74 mm wide and 56 mm deep, weight 193 g, mineral form: Cypraea Tigris - Selected Collector Shell.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful specimen of Cypraea tigris, with a full, harmonious, well-developed shape, characterized by an extremely elegant and contrasted coloration.
The dorsum presents a light base, cream white, crossed by intense mottling in dark brown, reddish-brown and black tones. The spots are well defined, naturally distributed on the glossy surface of the shell, creating a lively and highly decorative pattern.
The form is solid and regular, with a domed dorsum, well-proportioned extremities and balanced lateral profile. The base is white, glossy, with an elongated aperture and clearly visible dentition. The margins show a beautiful color continuity between the light part and the dorsal mottling.
Cypraea tigris, also known as Tiger Cowrie, is one of the cowries most appreciated by collectors for the great variety of shapes, patterns and natural colorations. This specimen is particularly interesting for the strong contrast between the light background and the dark spots, which enhance its visual presence.
A specimen suitable for a malacological collection, naturalistic display, or cabinet of curiosities.
Technical data
Species: Cypraea tigris
Common name: Tiger Cowrie
Provenance: to be provided
Size: to be provided
Condition: as per photo
Category: shell for collection / malacology
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.
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful specimen of Cypraea tigris, with a full, harmonious, well-developed shape, characterized by an extremely elegant and contrasted coloration.
The dorsum presents a light base, cream white, crossed by intense mottling in dark brown, reddish-brown and black tones. The spots are well defined, naturally distributed on the glossy surface of the shell, creating a lively and highly decorative pattern.
The form is solid and regular, with a domed dorsum, well-proportioned extremities and balanced lateral profile. The base is white, glossy, with an elongated aperture and clearly visible dentition. The margins show a beautiful color continuity between the light part and the dorsal mottling.
Cypraea tigris, also known as Tiger Cowrie, is one of the cowries most appreciated by collectors for the great variety of shapes, patterns and natural colorations. This specimen is particularly interesting for the strong contrast between the light background and the dark spots, which enhance its visual presence.
A specimen suitable for a malacological collection, naturalistic display, or cabinet of curiosities.
Technical data
Species: Cypraea tigris
Common name: Tiger Cowrie
Provenance: to be provided
Size: to be provided
Condition: as per photo
Category: shell for collection / malacology
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
Cypraea Tigris - Selected Collector Shell
Weight
193 g
Country of origin
Philippines
Height
104 mm
Width
74 mm
Depth
56 mm
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