Perfectly Natural Elegance of Large Marine Shell Sea shell - Cassis cornuta – XL specimen of 279 mm
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Solid and harmonious, this 279 mm Cassis cornuta shell perfectly embodies the natural elegance of large marine gastropods. Belonging to the Cassidae family, it is also known as the "Horned Helmet Shell" due to its distinctive knobby ridges and pronounced apical ridges that resemble small horns.
The shell has a massive, heavy shell, with a distinctive ivory-colored exterior, interspersed with golden-brown hues and natural patterns. The interior, however, is distinguished by its vibrant orange aperture, smooth and shiny, typical of this species and highly prized for decoration and collection purposes.
This species lives on sandy bottoms and near coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. A nocturnal predator, it feeds primarily on echinoderms such as sea urchins. It is one of the most iconic shells in tropical malacology, historically used in many cultures as an ornamental or ceremonial object.
The quality of the proposed specimen makes it ideal for:
scientific and naturalistic collections, exclusive marine furnishings, cabinets of curiosities.
Species: Cassis cornuta
Family: Cassidae
Origin: Indian Ocean – Madagascar
Size: 279 mm
Color: Ivory exterior with brown spots, deep orange interior
State: Natural, untreated
Ideal destination: Malacological collection, decoration, museum exhibition
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 TranslateSolid and harmonious, this 279 mm Cassis cornuta shell perfectly embodies the natural elegance of large marine gastropods. Belonging to the Cassidae family, it is also known as the "Horned Helmet Shell" due to its distinctive knobby ridges and pronounced apical ridges that resemble small horns.
The shell has a massive, heavy shell, with a distinctive ivory-colored exterior, interspersed with golden-brown hues and natural patterns. The interior, however, is distinguished by its vibrant orange aperture, smooth and shiny, typical of this species and highly prized for decoration and collection purposes.
This species lives on sandy bottoms and near coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. A nocturnal predator, it feeds primarily on echinoderms such as sea urchins. It is one of the most iconic shells in tropical malacology, historically used in many cultures as an ornamental or ceremonial object.
The quality of the proposed specimen makes it ideal for:
scientific and naturalistic collections, exclusive marine furnishings, cabinets of curiosities.
Species: Cassis cornuta
Family: Cassidae
Origin: Indian Ocean – Madagascar
Size: 279 mm
Color: Ivory exterior with brown spots, deep orange interior
State: Natural, untreated
Ideal destination: Malacological collection, decoration, museum exhibition
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
Perfectly Natural Elegance of Large Marine Shell
Scientific name
Cassis cornuta – XL specimen of 279 mm
Country of origin
Madagascar
Condition
Good condition
Year
2025
Weight
2287 g
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