Emu Egg – Dromaius novaehollandiae – Natural Empty Shell Egg - Uovo di Emù - 137 mm - 84 mm - 84 mm
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Natural empty shell of an Australian emu egg (Dromaius novaehollandiae), in good condition, 2024, weight 89 g, dimensions 137 × 84 × 84 mm.
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Description from the seller
Australian emu egg stands out for its deep dark green-blue hue with shades shifting towards black and a naturally textured surface, similar to granite. The fine light punctuations of the shell add visual depth and enhance its aesthetic, making it perfect as a decorative or display object.
The emu, endemic to Australia, is a flightless ratite bird known for its impressive size and speed in running. It is the second-largest bird in the world after the ostrich and plays a central role in Aboriginal culture and symbolism.
The emu eggshell is composed of multiple overlapping layers with color variations ranging from black, to forest green, and finally to blue. This makes it particularly suitable for artistic carving and traditional decorative techniques.
Details of the specimen
Origin: Australia
Species: Dromaius novaehollandiae (emu)
Color: deep dark green with bluish reflections and a dotted surface.
Appearance: matte, rough shell with a natural granular texture.
Status: Empty shell.
Usage: Collecting, display, decoration, naturalistic objects
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 TranslateAustralian emu egg stands out for its deep dark green-blue hue with shades shifting towards black and a naturally textured surface, similar to granite. The fine light punctuations of the shell add visual depth and enhance its aesthetic, making it perfect as a decorative or display object.
The emu, endemic to Australia, is a flightless ratite bird known for its impressive size and speed in running. It is the second-largest bird in the world after the ostrich and plays a central role in Aboriginal culture and symbolism.
The emu eggshell is composed of multiple overlapping layers with color variations ranging from black, to forest green, and finally to blue. This makes it particularly suitable for artistic carving and traditional decorative techniques.
Details of the specimen
Origin: Australia
Species: Dromaius novaehollandiae (emu)
Color: deep dark green with bluish reflections and a dotted surface.
Appearance: matte, rough shell with a natural granular texture.
Status: Empty shell.
Usage: Collecting, display, decoration, naturalistic objects
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
Emu Egg – Dromaius novaehollandiae – Natural Empty Shell
Scientific Name
Uovo di Emù
Country of Origin
Australia
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
89 g
Depth
84 mm
Height
137 mm
Width
84 mm
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