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Completely engraved large mother of pearl shell, very intricate. The carving into the shell is of a Ganesha. The shell was engraved by a Balinese artisan, who has mastered the art of carving. The artisan is one of very few who can carve at this level. He is truly one of the best and most renowned in this niche field. The shell comes with a wooden stand.

Approximate Dimension including stand
Height: 17 cm
Width:  13 cm
Length: 5 cm

THE DISCLAIMER
- Please be aware that this lot contains mother of pearl. Some regulations are in place regarding the import of mother of pearl into the USA. Please check prior to bidding. This shells full name is freshwater mussel shell.
- It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures.
- Please be aware these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment.
-  One or more images provide a styled representation of a similar item. For exact details of the item for sale, please refer to the other images. No items in the styled photo are included in the sale.
 -THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL.

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2025

Intricately carved Mother of Pearl Shell - Ganesha motif - Sea shell - Pinctada Maxima  (No Reserve Price)

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