Extremely rare - giant size Syrinx aruanus on wood and brass decorative base. Sea shell - Syrinx Aruanus - 580 x 250 x 235 mm
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Extremely rare giant Syrinx aruanus gastropod shell mounted on a wood and brass decorative base, originating from Australia, with a size of 580 x 250 x 235 mm and weighing 3843 g.
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This magnificent Syrinx Aruanus, known as the Australian trumpet, is the largest gastropod shell in the world. Characterized by extraordinary proportions and a sculptural design that make it an essential piece for collectors, natural history scholars, and marine decorative enthusiasts.
The Syrinx aruanus is the most imposing existing shell, with an elegant and wrapping spiral of sinuous and slender shape.
Melts from ochre heat to golden honey, with a smooth and shiny interior that reveals a wonderful shade of pearlescent amber.
The surface features delicate details and carved striations from the slow growth process, decades spent in the depths of the sea.
To highlight its importance and aesthetic elegance, this specimen has been mounted on a solid wood base with brass details, giving it a museum-quality appearance perfect for sophisticated environments and Natural History collections.
A unique display piece, mounted on a stand, becomes an icon of elegance, perfect for interior designers, lovers of Wunderkammer, and enthusiasts of natural sciences. This extraordinary Syrinx aruanus represents a symbol of marine power and beauty, ready to transform any space into an ode to nature and timeless elegance.
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 TranslateThis magnificent Syrinx Aruanus, known as the Australian trumpet, is the largest gastropod shell in the world. Characterized by extraordinary proportions and a sculptural design that make it an essential piece for collectors, natural history scholars, and marine decorative enthusiasts.
The Syrinx aruanus is the most imposing existing shell, with an elegant and wrapping spiral of sinuous and slender shape.
Melts from ochre heat to golden honey, with a smooth and shiny interior that reveals a wonderful shade of pearlescent amber.
The surface features delicate details and carved striations from the slow growth process, decades spent in the depths of the sea.
To highlight its importance and aesthetic elegance, this specimen has been mounted on a solid wood base with brass details, giving it a museum-quality appearance perfect for sophisticated environments and Natural History collections.
A unique display piece, mounted on a stand, becomes an icon of elegance, perfect for interior designers, lovers of Wunderkammer, and enthusiasts of natural sciences. This extraordinary Syrinx aruanus represents a symbol of marine power and beauty, ready to transform any space into an ode to nature and timeless elegance.
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
Extremely rare - giant size Syrinx aruanus on wood and brass decorative base.
Scientific name
Syrinx Aruanus - 580 x 250 x 235 mm
Country of origin
Italian Hansmade Base - Australia
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
3843 g
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