European, Asian Arts, Antiques, Samurai Swords, June 24, 2023
Por Eternity Gallery
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24.6.23
PO BOX 48073 Tampa, FL 33646 USA, Estados Unidos
Great selection of arts and antiques from all over the world.
Unique collection of Samurai swords.
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LOTE 470E:
Huge 8”=20 cm, Cymbiola imperialis, the imperial volute sea shell from Philippines. Length: 8 inches = 20 cm; ...
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Preço inicial:
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100
Preço estimado :
$200 - $300
Comissão da leiloeira: 24%
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Huge 8”=20 cm, Cymbiola imperialis, the imperial volute sea shell from Philippines. Length: 8 inches = 20 cm; Weight: 1 lb. 5.3 oz. = 603 g; Cymbiola imperialis, the imperial volute, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk of the genus Cymbiola in the family Volutidae, the volutes. Shells of Cymbiola imperialis can reach a size of 70–250 millimeters (2.8–9.8 in).[5] These large and glossy shells are elongate and fusiform, light to heavy in weight. The basic color is whitish. The spire is high, with canaliculate sutures, strong red-brown axial ribs and narrow red-brown spiral lines. The aperture is whitish, elongate-ovate, with the outer lip showing many black denticles. The operculum is dark brown, thick and small.[6] This species can be found in the Philippines, Sulu Sea.[2][5][7]
