Chicoreus ramosus, common name ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails. One of its most striking ornamentations are the conspicuous, leaf-like, recurved hollow digitations. It also presents three spinose axial varices per whorl, with two elongated nodes between them. The shell is coloured white to light brown externally, with a white aperture, generally pink towards the inner edge, the outer lip and the columella. Murex shells are often large, spiny, and have a distinctive shape. The aperture (the opening of the shell) is typically narrow. Comes with a custom made stand. Approximate Dimension including stand Height: 31 cm Width: 14 cm THE DISCLAIMER - Please be aware that this lot contains branch murex. Some regulations are in place regarding the import of branch murex into the USA. Please check prior to bidding. - It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures.DISCLAIMER - Please be aware these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment. - THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING STAND AND PACKING MATERIAL. THE SHIPPING -The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. -Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. -For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home -WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! -If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.