Absolute rarity: Spondylus princeps & Murex symbiosis |...

Detailed item description Short description For sale is an absolutely extraordinary, museal showcase specimen of a natural symbiosis / fusion (Epibiont) between a noble Pacific spindle cowrie (Spondylus princeps) and a murex snail (Murex / Hexaplex). With a size of 9.4 cm, it is a perfectly proportioned cabinet piece. The snail grew for life inseparably and harmoniously directly on the shell. Such a sculptural, undamaged double specimen is extremely rare on the market and represents the crown jewel for any discerning maritime collection. Product details & highlights at a glance Type / Symbiosis: Spondylus princeps (Pacific spindle cowrie) as host with permanently grown Murex snail. Size: 9.4 cm (perfect display size) Condition: Top condition (excellently preserved delicate spines on the shell and snail) Color: Characteristic, intense orange-red/pink of the Spondylus paired with the striking natural tones of the Murex snail. Special feature: Absolutely natural, unaltered composite piece – no artificial composition! Origin: East Pacific (typically from the warm waters from Baja California (Mexico) south to Ecuador/Peru, collection depth usually in rocky reefs between 15–50 meters). Cultural background: Spondylus princeps was regarded in pre-Columbian times as the sacred "red gold of the Incas" and the Maya. Use: High-end collectible (science/conchology), investment object, or exclusive design element for refined taste. Condition description The piece is in flawless collector’s condition. Notably, the delicate, hollow spines of the shell and the filigree extensions of the grown snail are largely intact and unbroken. The shells were professionally cleaned to remove calcitic overgrowth without attacking the natural texture or the vivid pigmentation. SKU Oberdiek Spondylus princeps 51

Estimación:€150

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