Gastropod Sea shell - Charonia Tritonis XL - 32cm (No reserve price)
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Genuine Gastropod specimen Charonia Tritonis XL, 32 cm long and 700 g, from Indonesia, dating to 1985, authentic/original, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Large marine seashell of the species Charonia tritonis, also known as the giant triton or Triton's trumpet.
This shell features an imposing spiral structure, with pronounced reliefs and patterns alternating cream, beige and brown tones. Its aperture is particularly wide, with a deep orange interior and a rim marked by brown striations.
Dimensions :
• Length: 32 cm
• Weight: 700 g
Origin: Indo-Pacific region, precise provenance not documented.
Era: Contemporary, date of collection unknown.
Condition:
Bel aspect général. Présence de traces blanchâtres à l’intérieur de l’ouverture et d’un petit éclat à l’extrémité de la spire. Ces particularités sont visibles sur les photographies détaillées.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Large marine seashell of the species Charonia tritonis, also known as the giant triton or Triton's trumpet.
This shell features an imposing spiral structure, with pronounced reliefs and patterns alternating cream, beige and brown tones. Its aperture is particularly wide, with a deep orange interior and a rim marked by brown striations.
Dimensions :
• Length: 32 cm
• Weight: 700 g
Origin: Indo-Pacific region, precise provenance not documented.
Era: Contemporary, date of collection unknown.
Condition:
Bel aspect général. Présence de traces blanchâtres à l’intérieur de l’ouverture et d’un petit éclat à l’extrémité de la spire. Ces particularités sont visibles sur les photographies détaillées.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Gastropod
Scientific name
Charonia Tritonis XL - 32cm
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Indonesia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1985
Weight
700 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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