Large Decorative Sea Urchin. Shell - Height: 220 mm - Width: 120 mm- 241 g - (1)





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One object: a large decorative sea urchin conchiglia, mounted on a turned wooden base with a patinated brass element, origin Italia, dimensions 220 mm high, 120 mm wide and 120 mm deep, weight 241 g.
Description from the seller
Curiosity Objects - Natural Science — An element that unites nature and craftsmanship, capable of evoking the spirit of the ancient Renaissance Wunderkammern. The specimen consists of a large sea urchin exoskeleton (Echinus esculentus), whose mother-of-pearl, speckled surface reveals the geometric perfection typical of echinoderms. The tones ranging from cream to purple create a suggestive chromatic effect, highlighting its natural sculptural structure. The urchin is artistically mounted on a turned wooden base, with solid and elegant lines, reminiscent of museum supports of the era. To complete the composition, a refined brass element with a patinated finish, giving the piece an antique and collectible character. This naturalistic artifact, transformed into art by a staging that enhances its rarity. Perfect for study rooms, lounges, or exhibition spaces, it represents a piece of furniture capable of uniting scientific wonder with aesthetic refinement, just as in the collections of great travelers and scholars of the past.
Seller's Story
Curiosity Objects - Natural Science — An element that unites nature and craftsmanship, capable of evoking the spirit of the ancient Renaissance Wunderkammern. The specimen consists of a large sea urchin exoskeleton (Echinus esculentus), whose mother-of-pearl, speckled surface reveals the geometric perfection typical of echinoderms. The tones ranging from cream to purple create a suggestive chromatic effect, highlighting its natural sculptural structure. The urchin is artistically mounted on a turned wooden base, with solid and elegant lines, reminiscent of museum supports of the era. To complete the composition, a refined brass element with a patinated finish, giving the piece an antique and collectible character. This naturalistic artifact, transformed into art by a staging that enhances its rarity. Perfect for study rooms, lounges, or exhibition spaces, it represents a piece of furniture capable of uniting scientific wonder with aesthetic refinement, just as in the collections of great travelers and scholars of the past.

