Large tiger cowry: Cypraea tigris (99 mm) – Flawless specimen (GEM) from Papua New Guinea Skeleton - Cypraea tigris - 0 mm - 0 mm - 99 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen: Tiger cowrie Cypraea tigris, about 99 mm, GEM quality, authentic/original, origin Madagascar, year 1982.
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Description from the seller
Expand your conchology collection with an absolute world-class classic of the oceans in outstanding quality.
The Cypraea tigris (Tiger Cowrie) captivates with its massive, heavy shell and the beautiful, name-bearing spotted pattern. At a stately collector size of 99 mm, this exquisite specimen displays a perfectly contrasted drawing of deep-dark spots on a light ground. The porcelain-like enamel coating is impeccably preserved and gives the snail its characteristic, deep mirror gloss.
Origin
This authentic collectible comes from the pristine, tropical coral reefs off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The nutrient-rich Pacific waters there are known for producing shells with a particularly thick calcified shell and intensely pronounced pigmentation.
Product details
Species: Tiger Cowrie (Cypraea tigris)
Size: approx. 99 mm (Desirable large specimen just under the 100 mm mark)
Quality grade: GEM (Absolute top condition; perfect base, flawless teeth, no scratches or shell defects)
Color: Cream-white base tone with dense, high-contrast spotting and a light background
Special feature: Unprocessed-pristine specimen with fully preserved, natural porcelain gloss.
Origin: Cypraea tigris Papua New Guinea
TAGS: crab shell snails 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.
Translated by Google TranslateExpand your conchology collection with an absolute world-class classic of the oceans in outstanding quality.
The Cypraea tigris (Tiger Cowrie) captivates with its massive, heavy shell and the beautiful, name-bearing spotted pattern. At a stately collector size of 99 mm, this exquisite specimen displays a perfectly contrasted drawing of deep-dark spots on a light ground. The porcelain-like enamel coating is impeccably preserved and gives the snail its characteristic, deep mirror gloss.
Origin
This authentic collectible comes from the pristine, tropical coral reefs off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The nutrient-rich Pacific waters there are known for producing shells with a particularly thick calcified shell and intensely pronounced pigmentation.
Product details
Species: Tiger Cowrie (Cypraea tigris)
Size: approx. 99 mm (Desirable large specimen just under the 100 mm mark)
Quality grade: GEM (Absolute top condition; perfect base, flawless teeth, no scratches or shell defects)
Color: Cream-white base tone with dense, high-contrast spotting and a light background
Special feature: Unprocessed-pristine specimen with fully preserved, natural porcelain gloss.
Origin: Cypraea tigris Papua New Guinea
TAGS: crab shell snails 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
Large tiger cowry: Cypraea tigris (99 mm) – Flawless specimen (GEM) from Papua New Guinea
Scientific name
Cypraea tigris
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
99 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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