engraved tiger shell Clam - Cypraea (No reserve price)

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Three tiger shells (specimen) with the scientific name Cypraea from Egypt, dating to 1970, weighing 278 g in total, two of which are engraved by scraping the glaze to reveal the underlying features; authentic/original.

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Three beautiful tiger shells, of which two have been engraved by gently scraping away the top glaze to reveal the underlying markings. They come from a holiday area in Egypt. The unengraved one is 9 cm long and 5 cm high. Together they weigh 278 g and will be shipped via Bpost Belgium with a tracking code and carefully packed.

Three beautiful tiger shells, of which two have been engraved by gently scraping away the top glaze to reveal the underlying markings. They come from a holiday area in Egypt. The unengraved one is 9 cm long and 5 cm high. Together they weigh 278 g and will be shipped via Bpost Belgium with a tracking code and carefully packed.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
engraved tiger shell
Scientific name
Cypraea
No. of items
3
Country of origin
Egypt
Condition
Engraved
Year
1970
Weight
278 g
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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