Iconic Spiral Shell of the Tropical Indo-Pacific Nautilus Pompilius , Indonesia - Height: 100 mm - Width: 76 mm- 53 g - (1)
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Natural chambered Nautilus shell Nautilus pompilius from Indonesia, featuring the iconic spiral form of the Tropical Indo-Pacific, measuring 100 × 76 × 50 mm and weighing 53 g.
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Fascinating shell of Nautilus pompilius, a marine cephalopod mollusk belonging to the Nautilidae family. The spiral shape and the distinctive brown striations on a cream background make this specimen a subject of great naturalistic interest. The nautilus is one of the most peculiar cephalopods: its shell grows by forming successive internal chambers, separated by thin walls and pierced by the siphuncle, a structure that helps regulate buoyancy. The species lives in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific and has a scientifically documented presence in Indonesian waters, including those of Ambon and the Moluccas. It is valued for the geometry of its spiral, its natural coloration, and its significance in the evolutionary history of mollusks. An specimen of interest for shell collectors, malacology enthusiasts, and natural history collections.
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".
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Translated by Google TranslateFascinating shell of Nautilus pompilius, a marine cephalopod mollusk belonging to the Nautilidae family. The spiral shape and the distinctive brown striations on a cream background make this specimen a subject of great naturalistic interest. The nautilus is one of the most peculiar cephalopods: its shell grows by forming successive internal chambers, separated by thin walls and pierced by the siphuncle, a structure that helps regulate buoyancy. The species lives in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific and has a scientifically documented presence in Indonesian waters, including those of Ambon and the Moluccas. It is valued for the geometry of its spiral, its natural coloration, and its significance in the evolutionary history of mollusks. An specimen of interest for shell collectors, malacology enthusiasts, and natural history collections.
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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Number of objects
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Main mineral
Iconic Spiral Shell of the Tropical Indo-Pacific
Mineral form
Nautilus Pompilius , Indonesia
Supplement
Natural Chambered Nautilus Shell from Indonesia
Weight
53 g
Country of origin
Indonesia
Height
100 mm
Width
76 mm
Depth
50 mm
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