Bishop's cone snail (Conus episcopatus) – A majestic masterpiece of the tropical tides - Height: 10 cm- 0 g - (1)





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Specimen Conus episcopatus, a 10 cm tall shell from Zamboanga, Philippines, in excellent condition with a dark base colour and a distinctive tent‑and‑spot pattern.
Description from the seller
A hint of mysterious oceanic magic accompanies you with this breathtaking splendour cone snail: Scientifically known as Conus episcopatus (Dautzenberg, 1937) – regarded as the Bishop’s cone snail – this noble piece of natural art presents itself in perfect, flawless form. Its characteristic, elegant cone shape, the impeccably smooth surface, and the fascinating, tent-like patterning make it a true masterpiece of evolutionary aesthetics.
Herkunft:
Zamboanga, Philippines / Tropical reefs and coral banks of the Indo-Pacific
Einzigartige Merkmale:
Size: With an impressive length of 10 cm, this stately specimen presents itself in a rare, concise collector’s size that perfectly showcases its sculptural silhouette.
Quality: This specimen impresses with superb preservation, an intact, mirror-smooth structure of the fine shell walls, and an extraordinary visual presence.
Coloration and patterning: The shell features an elegant dark base color, interrupted by a contrasting, striking tent- and spot pattern. The noble high-gloss look and the fine drawing give the piece an absolutely exquisite, organic aesthetic.
Besonderheiten:
This Conus episcopatus is not only a spectacular highlight for discerning home decoration or a natural history cabinet, but also a true jewel of malacology. The coveted origin from the biodiverse waters around Zamboanga and the flawless drawing make this piece an absolute focal point in any collection.
Warum dieses Exemplar?:
This piece unites the mysterious elegance of rare Philippine marine organisms with perfect optical condition. The detailed, high-contrast patterning in impressive large format makes it an indispensable statement piece for lovers of demanding natural objects.
SKU: Oberdiek
Seller's Story
A hint of mysterious oceanic magic accompanies you with this breathtaking splendour cone snail: Scientifically known as Conus episcopatus (Dautzenberg, 1937) – regarded as the Bishop’s cone snail – this noble piece of natural art presents itself in perfect, flawless form. Its characteristic, elegant cone shape, the impeccably smooth surface, and the fascinating, tent-like patterning make it a true masterpiece of evolutionary aesthetics.
Herkunft:
Zamboanga, Philippines / Tropical reefs and coral banks of the Indo-Pacific
Einzigartige Merkmale:
Size: With an impressive length of 10 cm, this stately specimen presents itself in a rare, concise collector’s size that perfectly showcases its sculptural silhouette.
Quality: This specimen impresses with superb preservation, an intact, mirror-smooth structure of the fine shell walls, and an extraordinary visual presence.
Coloration and patterning: The shell features an elegant dark base color, interrupted by a contrasting, striking tent- and spot pattern. The noble high-gloss look and the fine drawing give the piece an absolutely exquisite, organic aesthetic.
Besonderheiten:
This Conus episcopatus is not only a spectacular highlight for discerning home decoration or a natural history cabinet, but also a true jewel of malacology. The coveted origin from the biodiverse waters around Zamboanga and the flawless drawing make this piece an absolute focal point in any collection.
Warum dieses Exemplar?:
This piece unites the mysterious elegance of rare Philippine marine organisms with perfect optical condition. The detailed, high-contrast patterning in impressive large format makes it an indispensable statement piece for lovers of demanding natural objects.
SKU: Oberdiek

