SENZA RISERVA fascinating,peculiar Venus sponge basket Taxidermy full body mount - Euplectella aspergillum - 25 cm - 4.5 cm - 4.5 cm - 1
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Specimen: Euplectella aspergillum, Venus basket sponge from the Philippines, year 2020, 25 cm high, 4.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep, weight 500 g, in good condition.
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The Venus' flower basket (Euplectella aspergillum) is a glass sponge of the phylum Porifera. It is a marine sponge found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, usually at depths below 500 m. Like other sponges, it feeds by filtering seawater to capture plankton and marine snow. The sponges are typically 10 to 30 cm tall. It is often the case that the sponges host a pair of shrimp that are usually unable to exit the sponge's lattice due to their size and consequently live inside, establishing a mutualistic relationship with the sponge until death. The shrimp live and breed in the shelter provided by the sponge, and in return also clean the inside of the sponge. This may have influenced the adoption of the sponge as a symbol of eternal love in Japan, where the skeletons of these sponges are presented as wedding gifts. Little is known about their reproductive habits; it is hypothesized that they may be hermaphroditic.
A necessary clarification. The final image of our photographic gallery is obtained with the aid of AI software. The purpose is purely aesthetic but simultaneously exemplary: it shows the real object within an artificially generated setting. The goal is to show how valuable the items in the auction are and how well they fit in different environments, all exceedingly refined. We thank you for your attention.
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Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateThe Venus' flower basket (Euplectella aspergillum) is a glass sponge of the phylum Porifera. It is a marine sponge found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, usually at depths below 500 m. Like other sponges, it feeds by filtering seawater to capture plankton and marine snow. The sponges are typically 10 to 30 cm tall. It is often the case that the sponges host a pair of shrimp that are usually unable to exit the sponge's lattice due to their size and consequently live inside, establishing a mutualistic relationship with the sponge until death. The shrimp live and breed in the shelter provided by the sponge, and in return also clean the inside of the sponge. This may have influenced the adoption of the sponge as a symbol of eternal love in Japan, where the skeletons of these sponges are presented as wedding gifts. Little is known about their reproductive habits; it is hypothesized that they may be hermaphroditic.
A necessary clarification. The final image of our photographic gallery is obtained with the aid of AI software. The purpose is purely aesthetic but simultaneously exemplary: it shows the real object within an artificially generated setting. The goal is to show how valuable the items in the auction are and how well they fit in different environments, all exceedingly refined. We thank you for your attention.
Stand not included.
Happy bidding.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
SENZA RISERVA fascinating,peculiar Venus sponge basket
Scientific name
Euplectella aspergillum
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
Condition
Good condition
Year
2020
Weight
500 g
Height
25 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
