Top Quality - Giant Sea Shell - 286 mm Sea shell - Cassis Cornuta Extra Size -
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Description from the seller
Cassis cornuta (family Cassidae), known as the horned helmet, a large marine shell from the Indo-Pacific.
An exceptionally large specimen (286 mm), with a massive shell and strongly calcified structure, characterized by evident horn-like protuberances on the spires. Exterior coloration creamy-ivory with natural brown marbling; wide opening with a thick lip and an intensely orange-copper glossy interior.
A benthic species that lives on sandy or detrital bottoms. Mature specimen of high collectible value, ideal for natural history collections, display, or cabinet of curiosities.
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 TranslateCassis cornuta (family Cassidae), known as the horned helmet, a large marine shell from the Indo-Pacific.
An exceptionally large specimen (286 mm), with a massive shell and strongly calcified structure, characterized by evident horn-like protuberances on the spires. Exterior coloration creamy-ivory with natural brown marbling; wide opening with a thick lip and an intensely orange-copper glossy interior.
A benthic species that lives on sandy or detrital bottoms. Mature specimen of high collectible value, ideal for natural history collections, display, or cabinet of curiosities.
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
Top Quality - Giant Sea Shell - 286 mm
Scientific name
Cassis Cornuta Extra Size -
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Pacific Ocean
Condition
Good condition
Year
2025
Weight
2316 g
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