Coral Coral - S-704 TUBIPORA MUSICA
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A 928 g natural organ pipe coral specimen (Tubipora musica) from Madagascar, measuring 270 × 185 × 150 mm and dating from 2010.
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Large, natural organic coral (Tubipora musica) – collectors' item 928 g (EU bidders only).
The auction features an impressive natural coral skeleton of the species Tubipora musica, widely known as organ coral or red tubular coral. Tubipora musica belongs to the class of soft corals (Octocorallia / Alcyonaria) and forms a characteristic brick-red or dark red calcareous skeleton.
Specimen features:
• Species: Tubipora musica (organ coral)
• Dimensions: 270 x 185 x 150 mm (27 x 18.5 x 15 cm)
• Weight: 928 g
• Color and texture: Intense natural brick-red hue. The skeleton consists of hundreds of parallel calcareous tubes connected by horizontal plates, resembling organ pipes.
• Condition: Very good, natural state of preservation (visible in detailed photos).
Intended use:
Due to its substantial size and pronounced structure, the specimen is an exceptional piece for a Wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities), a natural history collection, or as a unique interior decoration.
• Note for bidders outside the EU: Due to customs regulations and CITES export requirements outside the European Union, the auction is aimed exclusively at buyers within the EU.
• The item will be carefully and securely packed for transport (the coral is a delicate structure).
Large, natural organic coral (Tubipora musica) – collectors' item 928 g (EU bidders only).
The auction features an impressive natural coral skeleton of the species Tubipora musica, widely known as organ coral or red tubular coral. Tubipora musica belongs to the class of soft corals (Octocorallia / Alcyonaria) and forms a characteristic brick-red or dark red calcareous skeleton.
Specimen features:
• Species: Tubipora musica (organ coral)
• Dimensions: 270 x 185 x 150 mm (27 x 18.5 x 15 cm)
• Weight: 928 g
• Color and texture: Intense natural brick-red hue. The skeleton consists of hundreds of parallel calcareous tubes connected by horizontal plates, resembling organ pipes.
• Condition: Very good, natural state of preservation (visible in detailed photos).
Intended use:
Due to its substantial size and pronounced structure, the specimen is an exceptional piece for a Wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities), a natural history collection, or as a unique interior decoration.
• Note for bidders outside the EU: Due to customs regulations and CITES export requirements outside the European Union, the auction is aimed exclusively at buyers within the EU.
• The item will be carefully and securely packed for transport (the coral is a delicate structure).
Details
Era
After 2000
Specimen
Coral
Scientific name
S-704 TUBIPORA MUSICA
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
CITES relevancy
Declaration of legal origin
Condition
Good condition
Year
2010
Weight
928 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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