Mounted Conus Litteratus – Elegance sculpted by the sea Sea shell - Marine Sea Shell
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Description from the seller
Specimen of Conus Litteratus, also known as Cone Shell, mounted on a handcrafted wooden base, transforming it into a natural sculpture.
Native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean, this species is known for its pattern of dark spots and lines on an ivory white background. The graphic effect evokes tribal inspirations and makes each specimen unique and highly decorative. The shiny surface and perfect conical shape make it a collectible item for natural history enthusiasts.
The dark wood support enhances the natural geometry of the shell, transforming it into a refined furniture accessory, perfect for modern environments, professional studios, exhibition spaces, or natural history collections.
Technical information
Species: Conus litteratus Linnaeus, 1758
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Material: natural shell
Handcrafted turned wood
Use: Collection, decoration, museum display, cabinet of curiosities.
The shell, without a base, measures: 95mm.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateSpecimen of Conus Litteratus, also known as Cone Shell, mounted on a handcrafted wooden base, transforming it into a natural sculpture.
Native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean, this species is known for its pattern of dark spots and lines on an ivory white background. The graphic effect evokes tribal inspirations and makes each specimen unique and highly decorative. The shiny surface and perfect conical shape make it a collectible item for natural history enthusiasts.
The dark wood support enhances the natural geometry of the shell, transforming it into a refined furniture accessory, perfect for modern environments, professional studios, exhibition spaces, or natural history collections.
Technical information
Species: Conus litteratus Linnaeus, 1758
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Material: natural shell
Handcrafted turned wood
Use: Collection, decoration, museum display, cabinet of curiosities.
The shell, without a base, measures: 95mm.
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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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Mounted Conus Litteratus – Elegance sculpted by the sea
Scientific name
Marine Sea Shell
Country of origin
Philippines
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
205 g
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