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Specimen: composè naturalistico featuring Spugna xestospongia muta with assorted coral, a single object from the Solomon Islands, in good condition, dating to 2020, weighing 2 g, 29 cm high, 15 cm wide and 16 cm deep.
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The Xestospongia muta is commonly known as the giant barrel sponge. It is the largest sponge species present in the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Belonging to the phylum Porifera, this remarkable marine invertebrate has earned, due to its extraordinary size and incredible longevity, the nickname "Sequoia of the Coral Reef."
It can reach a diameter of 1.8 meters and a height of up to 2.4 meters. Its structure is typically cylindrical. It assumes the characteristic shape of a barrel or inverted bell and is equipped with a wide upper opening called an osculum. Its coloration ranges from red-brown to pink, up to gray-brown. To the touch it feels decidedly hard and stony. Its growth is extremely slow, therefore its life expectancy ranges from several hundred to over 2,000 years. Xestospongia muta lives exclusively in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic, developing between 10 and 120 meters depth, colonizing the hard bottoms of coral reefs. This sponge plays a leading role within the entire marine ecosystem, constantly pumping and filtering huge volumes of water and trapping bacteria and organic carbon. Its internal cavity is the habitat in which numerous species of fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates live. It also hosts communities of photosynthetic cyanobacteria that contribute to its nourishment and determine its various and singular colorations.
Protagonist of this aesthetically interesting lot is a sponge into which important fragments of coral have been placed. The result is an object of notable aesthetic impact, capable of furnishing with style any space.
A composition not only for lovers of marine objects but also for those who are continually seeking new decorative elements.
Among the marine beings richest in suggestion, a true symbol of the enchanting and mysterious underwater world:
Xestospongia muta with fragments of coral.
Stand not included.
A necessary clarification. The final image of our photographic gallery is obtained with the help of AI software.
The aim is purely aesthetic but also illustrative: it shows the real object inside an artificially generated setting.
The objective is to show how precious the items up for auction are and how well they fit in different, all very refined environments.
Thank you for your attention.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateThe Xestospongia muta is commonly known as the giant barrel sponge. It is the largest sponge species present in the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Belonging to the phylum Porifera, this remarkable marine invertebrate has earned, due to its extraordinary size and incredible longevity, the nickname "Sequoia of the Coral Reef."
It can reach a diameter of 1.8 meters and a height of up to 2.4 meters. Its structure is typically cylindrical. It assumes the characteristic shape of a barrel or inverted bell and is equipped with a wide upper opening called an osculum. Its coloration ranges from red-brown to pink, up to gray-brown. To the touch it feels decidedly hard and stony. Its growth is extremely slow, therefore its life expectancy ranges from several hundred to over 2,000 years. Xestospongia muta lives exclusively in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic, developing between 10 and 120 meters depth, colonizing the hard bottoms of coral reefs. This sponge plays a leading role within the entire marine ecosystem, constantly pumping and filtering huge volumes of water and trapping bacteria and organic carbon. Its internal cavity is the habitat in which numerous species of fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates live. It also hosts communities of photosynthetic cyanobacteria that contribute to its nourishment and determine its various and singular colorations.
Protagonist of this aesthetically interesting lot is a sponge into which important fragments of coral have been placed. The result is an object of notable aesthetic impact, capable of furnishing with style any space.
A composition not only for lovers of marine objects but also for those who are continually seeking new decorative elements.
Among the marine beings richest in suggestion, a true symbol of the enchanting and mysterious underwater world:
Xestospongia muta with fragments of coral.
Stand not included.
A necessary clarification. The final image of our photographic gallery is obtained with the help of AI software.
The aim is purely aesthetic but also illustrative: it shows the real object inside an artificially generated setting.
The objective is to show how precious the items up for auction are and how well they fit in different, all very refined environments.
Thank you for your attention.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Specimen
naturalistic composition
Scientific name
Spugna xestospongia muta + coralli assortiti
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Solomon Islands
Condition
Good condition
Year
2020
Weight
2 g
Height
29 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
16 cm
