Sea Snail Sea shell - CHARIONA TRITONIS
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Charonia tritonis sea snail shell specimen, one item from Papua New Guinea dating to 2000, weighing 900 g, authentic original and in excellent condition with a length over 30 cm.
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Very large natural Charonia tritonis offered here in an XXL format of at least 30 cm, already an impressive size for this mythical species of tropical seas. Specimens exceeding 30 cm, especially in such splendid condition, are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional natural objects.
This shell immediately stands out for its spectacular presence and powerful aesthetics. Its elongated, graceful silhouette, typical of the species, offers an elegant spiral with deeply formed reliefs.
The surface features a light beige background, richly decorated with amber-brown and caramel motifs, well-marked and harmoniously distributed along the natural growth ridges. The interior of the aperture reveals gorgeous orange and nacreous tones, warm and deep, highly decorative.
Condition: excellent / near perfect
This specimen has been carefully preserved:
• no visible cracks
• intact tip
• clean and well-formed aperture
• sharp reliefs and not worn
• natural, fresh, uniform colors
A specimen of this size and in such a state remains fairly rare on the market, especially when sold individually with such balanced visual quality.
Ideal for:
• high-end shell collection
• cabinet of curiosities
• elegant natural decoration
• centerpiece for display case or seaside interior
• lovers of rare and authentic marine objects
An authentic, imposing and decorative marine piece that immediately draws the eye with its XXL size and preservation quality.
DTD SHOP
Very large natural Charonia tritonis offered here in an XXL format of at least 30 cm, already an impressive size for this mythical species of tropical seas. Specimens exceeding 30 cm, especially in such splendid condition, are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional natural objects.
This shell immediately stands out for its spectacular presence and powerful aesthetics. Its elongated, graceful silhouette, typical of the species, offers an elegant spiral with deeply formed reliefs.
The surface features a light beige background, richly decorated with amber-brown and caramel motifs, well-marked and harmoniously distributed along the natural growth ridges. The interior of the aperture reveals gorgeous orange and nacreous tones, warm and deep, highly decorative.
Condition: excellent / near perfect
This specimen has been carefully preserved:
• no visible cracks
• intact tip
• clean and well-formed aperture
• sharp reliefs and not worn
• natural, fresh, uniform colors
A specimen of this size and in such a state remains fairly rare on the market, especially when sold individually with such balanced visual quality.
Ideal for:
• high-end shell collection
• cabinet of curiosities
• elegant natural decoration
• centerpiece for display case or seaside interior
• lovers of rare and authentic marine objects
An authentic, imposing and decorative marine piece that immediately draws the eye with its XXL size and preservation quality.
DTD SHOP
Details
Era
After 2000
Specimen
Sea Snail
Scientific name
CHARIONA TRITONIS
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Papua New Guinea
Condition
Good condition
Year
2000
Weight
900 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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