Sea Snail Sea shell - M-454 CONUS LITTERATUS (No Reserve Price)

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Specimen Ślimak morski Conus litteratus M-454 from Tanzania, 2019, 110 g, a cream shell with two to three yellow or orange bands and black speckles, ideal for display.

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Beautiful Conus litteratus shell, commonly known as the lettered cone, is a species of refined predatory sea snail, a marine mollusk from the family Conidae, the cone snails, cone shells, or conical shells. Its color is cream with 2-3 axial bands of yellow or orange, dotted with black. The cream-colored shell is encircled by 2-3 yellow or orange bands, all covered with black dots. Dimensions - 45/50/85mm. Highly recommended for collectors and interior decorators.

Beautiful Conus litteratus shell, commonly known as the lettered cone, is a species of refined predatory sea snail, a marine mollusk from the family Conidae, the cone snails, cone shells, or conical shells. Its color is cream with 2-3 axial bands of yellow or orange, dotted with black. The cream-colored shell is encircled by 2-3 yellow or orange bands, all covered with black dots. Dimensions - 45/50/85mm. Highly recommended for collectors and interior decorators.

Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Sea Snail
Scientific name
M-454 CONUS LITTERATUS
Country of origin
Tanzania
Condition
Good condition
Year
2019
Weight
110 g
The NetherlandsVerified
1690
Objects sold
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