Collectible Shell - Turbo sarmaticus (Linnaeus, C., 1758) - Height: 92 mm - Width: 80 mm- 80 g
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A superb mother-of-pearl conch shell Turbo Sarmaticus from Madagascar, with the exterior polished to showcase the nacre colours, weighing 80 g and measuring 92 × 80 × 72 mm.
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Stunning mother-of-pearl shell of the species Turbo Sarmaticum, from Madagascar. This top-quality shell is enormous for the species. Its outer shell has been polished to bring out the fantastic colors of the mother-of-pearl. Alternating orange and brown colors create amazing patterns on the mother-of-pearl base with its rainbow-like shifts.
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 TranslateStunning mother-of-pearl shell of the species Turbo Sarmaticum, from Madagascar. This top-quality shell is enormous for the species. Its outer shell has been polished to bring out the fantastic colors of the mother-of-pearl. Alternating orange and brown colors create amazing patterns on the mother-of-pearl base with its rainbow-like shifts.
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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Mineral form
Collectible Shell - Turbo sarmaticus (Linnaeus, C., 1758)
Weight
80 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
92 mm
Width
80 mm
Depth
72 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
