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Cameo Shell

Cypraecassis rufa, also known as the red helmet or "Bullmouth Helmet," is a large mollusk widespread in the Indo-Pacific.

It is famous for its massive, thick, and colorful shell (reddish-orange/brown), historically used for cameo carving.

It is therefore a shell collected mainly for decorative or jewelry purposes.

This specimen measures 14 x 10 cm ca

Overall condition is good.

"Conchiglia del cammeo"

La Cypraecassis rufa, nota anche come casco rosso o "Bullmouth Helmet" è un grande mollusco diffuso nell'Indo-Pacifico.

È famoso per la sua conchiglia massiccia, spessa e colorata (rosso-arancio/marrone), utilizzata storicamente per l'incisione di cammei

È dunque una conchiglia raccolta principalmente per scopi decorativi o di gioielleria

Questo esemplare misura 14x10 cm Ca

Le condizioni generali sono buone

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Conch Sea shell - Cyprecassis Rufa  (No reserve price)

1940

Italy

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Specimen: Conchiglia, scientific name Cypraecassis rufa, country of origin Madagascar, year 1940, weight 200 g, condition Buone condizioni, authenticity Originale/ufficiale, dimensions about 14 × 10 cm.

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Specimen: Conchiglia, scientific name Cypraecassis rufa, country of origin Madagascar, year 1940, weight 200 g, condition Buone condizioni, authenticity Originale/ufficiale, dimensions about 14 × 10 cm.

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