Majestic Elegance: The Conus aulicius in impressive form - Height: 9.5 cm- 0 g - (1)

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Specimen: Conus aulicus, a single 9.5 cm marine snail from Nord Mozambik, Tanzania.

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Description from the seller

Monumental elegance and classic marine art fuse in this extraordinary natural object: Scientifically known as Conus aulicus — in German-speaking regions valued as the Prince cone snail — this noble piece presents itself in an impressive, slender, and elevated form. Its characteristic silhouette, fine architectural drawing, and smooth tactile feel make it a true masterpiece of tropical tides.

Origin:

Northern Mozambique (East Africa / Indian Ocean) / tropical reef zones and sandy seafloors.

Unique features:

Size: With a substantial and imposing length of 9.5 cm, this exquisite cone snail presents itself in a distinctly striking showpiece and collector size.

Quality: This specimen impresses with a robust, heavy shell structure, a finely developed tall spire, and an excellent overall stability of finely natural workmanship.

Coloration and patterning: The shell captivates with a fascinating, high-contrast pattern of rich chocolate brown, overlaid with distinctive tent-shaped or triangular white spots. The detailed and finely intricate texture gives the piece an elegant, organic aesthetic.

Special features:

This Conus aulicus is not only a spectacular highlight for upscale home decoration or a natural history cabinet, but also a true jewel of malacology. The majestic form and the expressive, fiery markings make this piece an absolute focal point in any collection.

Why this specimen?:

This piece combines the powerful aesthetics of East African marine life with a perfect, natural form. The distinctive structure and harmonious coloration make it an indispensable statement piece for lovers of discerning natural objects.

SKU: Oberdiek - Conus aulicus

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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Monumental elegance and classic marine art fuse in this extraordinary natural object: Scientifically known as Conus aulicus — in German-speaking regions valued as the Prince cone snail — this noble piece presents itself in an impressive, slender, and elevated form. Its characteristic silhouette, fine architectural drawing, and smooth tactile feel make it a true masterpiece of tropical tides.

Origin:

Northern Mozambique (East Africa / Indian Ocean) / tropical reef zones and sandy seafloors.

Unique features:

Size: With a substantial and imposing length of 9.5 cm, this exquisite cone snail presents itself in a distinctly striking showpiece and collector size.

Quality: This specimen impresses with a robust, heavy shell structure, a finely developed tall spire, and an excellent overall stability of finely natural workmanship.

Coloration and patterning: The shell captivates with a fascinating, high-contrast pattern of rich chocolate brown, overlaid with distinctive tent-shaped or triangular white spots. The detailed and finely intricate texture gives the piece an elegant, organic aesthetic.

Special features:

This Conus aulicus is not only a spectacular highlight for upscale home decoration or a natural history cabinet, but also a true jewel of malacology. The majestic form and the expressive, fiery markings make this piece an absolute focal point in any collection.

Why this specimen?:

This piece combines the powerful aesthetics of East African marine life with a perfect, natural form. The distinctive structure and harmonious coloration make it an indispensable statement piece for lovers of discerning natural objects.

SKU: Oberdiek - Conus aulicus

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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Details

Number of objects
1
Mineral form
Majestic Elegance: The Conus aulicius in impressive form
Supplement
Conus aulicius
Weight
0 g
Origin (region/city)
Northern Mozambique
Country of origin
Tanzania
Height
9.5 cm
GermanyVerified
2122
Objects sold
92.71%
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