Pacific cowrie: Cypraea vitellus (70 mm) – Spectacular giant specimen (GEM) from Palawan Skeleton - Cypraea vitellus - 0 mm - 0 mm - 70 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen: Pacific cowrie, Cypraea vitellus (syn. Lyncina vitellus), about 70 mm, GEM condition, authentic/original, from Palawan, Philippines, year 1982.
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A monumental masterpiece of nature for discerning premium collections.
The Cypraea vitellus (scientifically recognized as Lyncina vitellus) fascinates with its bulbous, heavy shell and the beautiful, distinctive pattern of white speckles on a sand-brown background, reminiscent of a fawn's fur. With a gigantic length of 70 mm, this is an extreme exceptional specimen far beyond the normal size. The porcelain-like enamel coating is completely undamaged and possesses a mirror-smooth, deep natural luster of consummate aesthetics.
Origin
This authentic masterpiece comes from the species-rich reef waters around Coron, Palawan (Philippines). The Palawan region is world-renowned for its pristine marine ecosystems and yields shells of particularly high density, perfect symmetry, and contrasting pigmentation.
Product details
Type: Pacific deer cowrie (Cypraea vitellus / Syn. Lyncina vitellus)
Size: approx. 70 mm (Rare, documentation-worthy “Giant” size)
Quality level: GEM (Absolute top condition; flawless base, perfect teeth and no shell flaws or scratches)
Color: Rich deer-brown with sharply defined white speckles and light margins
Special feature: Untreated exceptional piece with fully preserved, natural enamel gloss
Oberdiek :Cypraea vitellus 5
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Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
Translated by Google TranslateA monumental masterpiece of nature for discerning premium collections.
The Cypraea vitellus (scientifically recognized as Lyncina vitellus) fascinates with its bulbous, heavy shell and the beautiful, distinctive pattern of white speckles on a sand-brown background, reminiscent of a fawn's fur. With a gigantic length of 70 mm, this is an extreme exceptional specimen far beyond the normal size. The porcelain-like enamel coating is completely undamaged and possesses a mirror-smooth, deep natural luster of consummate aesthetics.
Origin
This authentic masterpiece comes from the species-rich reef waters around Coron, Palawan (Philippines). The Palawan region is world-renowned for its pristine marine ecosystems and yields shells of particularly high density, perfect symmetry, and contrasting pigmentation.
Product details
Type: Pacific deer cowrie (Cypraea vitellus / Syn. Lyncina vitellus)
Size: approx. 70 mm (Rare, documentation-worthy “Giant” size)
Quality level: GEM (Absolute top condition; flawless base, perfect teeth and no shell flaws or scratches)
Color: Rich deer-brown with sharply defined white speckles and light margins
Special feature: Untreated exceptional piece with fully preserved, natural enamel gloss
Oberdiek :Cypraea vitellus 5
TAGS: crab mollusk seashells maritime nautical Nautilus sea water collection
Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Pacific cowrie: Cypraea vitellus (70 mm) – Spectacular giant specimen (GEM) from Palawan
Scientific name
Cypraea vitellus
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
70 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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