No Reserve Price !!! - Collection of Five Cypraea tigris Shells in Different Colour Variations - Height: 93 mm - Width: 92 mm- 293 g - (3)
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Three Cypraea tigris shells from Madagascar with different colour variations, smooth and lustrous surfaces, and dimensions about 93 × 92 × 87 mm.
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Refined collection composed of five specimens of Cypraea tigris from Madagascar, selected for the different tones and for the variety of their natural patterns. Presented together, the shells allow observation of the wide color variability that can manifest within the same species. Each specimen possesses an extremely smooth and glossy surface, a hallmark of cowries. During the mollusk's life, the mantle flaps cover much of the shell and help maintain its smooth and shiny appearance. The shape is oval, compact and strongly domed, with slightly tapered ends and a harmonious profile. The background coloration ranges from ivory to cream and from warm beige to bluish gray. On it are distributed numerous irregular spots, from small well-separated points to broader, denser concentrations, in shades of brown, mahogany and very dark brown. Some specimens feature particularly intense patterns, while others show a lighter and more delicate livery. This alternation creates a balanced ensemble and makes each shell clearly distinguishable from the others. On the ventral side one observes the typical long and narrow aperture, bounded by clear margins and a regular sequence of denticulations. The base, predominantly white and ivory, creates an elegant contrast with the darker and more intricate decoration of the dorsum. Cypraea tigris, today also classified as Mauritia tigris, is a marine gastropod distributed in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. It generally lives in coral and rocky areas, where during the day it seeks shelter in cavities, becoming more active during the night hours. Despite the common name “tiger cowrie,” its decoration consists of rounded and irregular spots, varying in number, shape and intensity in each individual. A decorative and collectible lot of great charm, ideal for a malacological collection or as a composition inspired by the marine world and the ancient collections of naturalia. Measurements of the five specimens: 93 mm 92 mm 87 mm Origin: Madagascar Number of specimens: 3 The photographs show all the specimens included in the lot and form an integral part of the description.
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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 TranslateRefined collection composed of five specimens of Cypraea tigris from Madagascar, selected for the different tones and for the variety of their natural patterns. Presented together, the shells allow observation of the wide color variability that can manifest within the same species. Each specimen possesses an extremely smooth and glossy surface, a hallmark of cowries. During the mollusk's life, the mantle flaps cover much of the shell and help maintain its smooth and shiny appearance. The shape is oval, compact and strongly domed, with slightly tapered ends and a harmonious profile. The background coloration ranges from ivory to cream and from warm beige to bluish gray. On it are distributed numerous irregular spots, from small well-separated points to broader, denser concentrations, in shades of brown, mahogany and very dark brown. Some specimens feature particularly intense patterns, while others show a lighter and more delicate livery. This alternation creates a balanced ensemble and makes each shell clearly distinguishable from the others. On the ventral side one observes the typical long and narrow aperture, bounded by clear margins and a regular sequence of denticulations. The base, predominantly white and ivory, creates an elegant contrast with the darker and more intricate decoration of the dorsum. Cypraea tigris, today also classified as Mauritia tigris, is a marine gastropod distributed in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. It generally lives in coral and rocky areas, where during the day it seeks shelter in cavities, becoming more active during the night hours. Despite the common name “tiger cowrie,” its decoration consists of rounded and irregular spots, varying in number, shape and intensity in each individual. A decorative and collectible lot of great charm, ideal for a malacological collection or as a composition inspired by the marine world and the ancient collections of naturalia. Measurements of the five specimens: 93 mm 92 mm 87 mm Origin: Madagascar Number of specimens: 3 The photographs show all the specimens included in the lot and form an integral part of the description.
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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Number of objects
3
Main mineral
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Mineral form
Collection of Five Cypraea tigris Shells in Different Colour Variations
Supplement
Tiger Cowries Shells
Weight
293 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
93 mm
Width
92 mm
Depth
87 mm
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