No. 95928770

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Fascinating specimen of Volutidae shell Sea shell - Melo umbilicatus – Shell on Decorative Base
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Fascinating specimen of Volutidae shell Sea shell - Melo umbilicatus – Shell on Decorative Base

Affascinante esemplare di Melo Umbilicatus, una delle specie della famiglia Volutidae. Questa conchiglia, dalle linee sinuose e dal profondo ombelico centrale, si distingue per la superficie lucida, i toni caldi tra miele, ambra e crema, e i disegni marmorei di grande eleganza. L’apice mostra le tipiche creste dorsali, simili a corone, che conferiscono un carattere monumentale all’oggetto. Montata su base in legno con supporto in ottone, questa conchiglia si trasforma in un raffinato oggetto da esposizione: perfetta per ambienti di design, gallerie, collezioni naturalistiche o studi di curiosità antiche. Il Melo Umbilicatus è una delle conchiglie marine più grandi e può superare i 30 cm di lunghezza. Vive nei fondali sabbiosi del Sud-Est Asiatico, tra Indonesia, Papua Nuova Guinea e Filippine, dove si nutre di altri molluschi e organismi bentonici. Il nome "Umbilicatus" deriva dal latino e indica l'ombelico presente alla base della conchiglia, un dettaglio distintivo del genere Melo. Questa conchiglia è un esempio perfetto di come la natura possa dare forma a opere d'arte capaci di suscitare meraviglia, contemplazione e desiderio di conoscenza. Dimensione conchiglia: 186 x 105 x 76 mm Altezza con Base: 327 mm

No. 95928770

No longer available
Fascinating specimen of Volutidae shell Sea shell - Melo umbilicatus – Shell on Decorative Base

Fascinating specimen of Volutidae shell Sea shell - Melo umbilicatus – Shell on Decorative Base

Fascinating specimen of Melo Umbilicatus, one of the species of the Volutidae family. This shell, with its sinuous lines and deep central umbilicus, stands out for its shiny surface, warm tones of honey, amber, and cream, and marble-like elegantly detailed patterns. The apex shows the typical dorsal crests, similar to crowns, which give the object a monumental character.
Mounted on a wooden base with a brass support, this shell transforms into a refined display object: perfect for design environments, galleries, natural history collections, or studies of ancient curiosities.
The Umbilicus Apple Shell is one of the largest marine shells and can exceed 30 cm in length.
It lives in the sandy seabeds of Southeast Asia, among Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, where it feeds on other mollusks and benthic organisms.
The name "Umbilicatus" derives from Latin and indicates the navel present at the base of the shell, a distinctive feature of the Melo genus.
This shell is a perfect example of how nature can shape works of art capable of arousing wonder, contemplation, and a desire for knowledge.
Shell size: 186 x 105 x 76 mm
Height with Base: 327 mm

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