Large Shell on Ornamental Base - Sea shell - Tutufa Bubo - 305×145×138 mm
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Description from the seller
The Tutufa bubo is a large and robust marine shell, belonging to the family Bursidae. Its shape is spiral, with an oval aperture and a thick, slightly beveled outer lip. The surface of the shell is characterized by growth lines and by a rough, irregular texture. This species primarily inhabits tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, where it feeds on algae and other marine organisms. Tutufa bubo is a large shell, highly appreciated both as a decorative object and as a collectible item. Thanks to its beauty and imposing presence, it has become very popular among shell collectors. This specimen has been placed on a wooden stand.
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 TranslateThe Tutufa bubo is a large and robust marine shell, belonging to the family Bursidae. Its shape is spiral, with an oval aperture and a thick, slightly beveled outer lip. The surface of the shell is characterized by growth lines and by a rough, irregular texture. This species primarily inhabits tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, where it feeds on algae and other marine organisms. Tutufa bubo is a large shell, highly appreciated both as a decorative object and as a collectible item. Thanks to its beauty and imposing presence, it has become very popular among shell collectors. This specimen has been placed on a wooden stand.
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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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Large Shell on Ornamental Base -
Scientific name
Tutufa Bubo - 305×145×138 mm
Country of origin
Italian Handmade Base - Filippine
Condition
Good condition
Year
2022
Weight
924 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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