Large Rapana rapa Shell - Muricidae -64mm!!! Sea shell - Corallinidae
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Specimen: Large Rapana rapa shell (Muricidae), 64 mm, from the Indo-Pacific; year 2024, weight 16 g, condition good, authenticity original; one item.
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Natural specimen of Rapana venosa, a large shell belonging to the Muricidae family, a group known for robust, ornamental, and often highly sculptured forms.
This species features a solid, globose shell with relatively low spire, wide aperture, and well-developed lip. The outer surface shows ridges, nodules, and light natural veins, with light, warm tones typical of the species. The interior is spacious and smooth, with an elegant shape that highlights the hefty structure of the shell.
Rapana venosa is distributed in the Indo-Pacific area and is prized by collectors for its imposing shape, good preservation, and decorative appearance. It is an interesting shell both from a naturalistic standpoint and as a marine collection object.
A specimen suitable for a malacological collection, naturalistic decoration, or cabinet of curiosities.
Technical data
Species: Rapana venosa
Family: Muricidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Type: natural shell for collection
Condition: Small chip
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 TranslateNatural specimen of Rapana venosa, a large shell belonging to the Muricidae family, a group known for robust, ornamental, and often highly sculptured forms.
This species features a solid, globose shell with relatively low spire, wide aperture, and well-developed lip. The outer surface shows ridges, nodules, and light natural veins, with light, warm tones typical of the species. The interior is spacious and smooth, with an elegant shape that highlights the hefty structure of the shell.
Rapana venosa is distributed in the Indo-Pacific area and is prized by collectors for its imposing shape, good preservation, and decorative appearance. It is an interesting shell both from a naturalistic standpoint and as a marine collection object.
A specimen suitable for a malacological collection, naturalistic decoration, or cabinet of curiosities.
Technical data
Species: Rapana venosa
Family: Muricidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Type: natural shell for collection
Condition: Small chip
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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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Large Rapana rapa Shell - Muricidae -64mm!!!
Scientific name
Corallinidae
No. of items
1
Country of origin
CXaubian Reef - Filippine
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
16 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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