Polished Haliotis Iris Shell with Vibrant Blue-Green Iridescent Nacre Elegant Play of Color - Height: 243 mm - Width: 120 mm- 148 g - (1)
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Specimen: Haliotis iris (Pāua) polished shell mounted on a black wood and brass base, measuring 243 × 120 × 50 mm with a total weight of 148 g, origin New Zealand.
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Haliotis Iris - natural mother of pearl shell — We present a magnificent specimen of Haliotis iris, the famous Pāua shell, endemic to the rocky shores of New Zealand. This piece is not merely a naturalistic sample, but a true sculptural object, transformed by human intervention to reveal its intrinsic beauty. The shell, fully polished, is mounted on an elegant black wood and brass custom base that enhances its form and chromaticity, making it a refined and visually striking decorative element. Direct observation of the specimen reveals exceptional iridescence, an optical phenomenon that creates a play of changing and deep colors. The surface, both inner and outer, shines with hues ranging from cobalt blue to emerald green, passing through purplish tones, turquoise, and golden glints. This chromatic spectacle, known as the
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.
Translated by Google TranslateHaliotis Iris - natural mother of pearl shell — We present a magnificent specimen of Haliotis iris, the famous Pāua shell, endemic to the rocky shores of New Zealand. This piece is not merely a naturalistic sample, but a true sculptural object, transformed by human intervention to reveal its intrinsic beauty. The shell, fully polished, is mounted on an elegant black wood and brass custom base that enhances its form and chromaticity, making it a refined and visually striking decorative element. Direct observation of the specimen reveals exceptional iridescence, an optical phenomenon that creates a play of changing and deep colors. The surface, both inner and outer, shines with hues ranging from cobalt blue to emerald green, passing through purplish tones, turquoise, and golden glints. This chromatic spectacle, known as the
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
1
Main mineral
Polished Haliotis Iris Shell with Vibrant Blue-Green Iridescent Nacre
Mineral form
Elegant Play of Color
Supplement
Iridescent New Zealand abalone shell
Weight
148 g
Country of origin
New Zealand
Height
243 mm
Width
120 mm
Depth
50 mm
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