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Todas las subastas / Etnográfica / Tanea areolata (40mm) - Rare GIANT SIZE - Exceptional GEM...
The Geometry of the Ocean – A Patterned Masterpiece in Giant Size Expand your collection with a fascinating natural artwork from the tropical seas: For sale is a completely flawless Tanea areolata (Spotted Moon Snail) in exquisite GEM quality. With an impressive diameter of 40 mm, this specimen clearly breaks the typical size boundaries of its genus and represents a rare GIANT SIZE. While most moon snails and natices are small, unobtrusive beach jewels, this is a true, fully grown giant. A glossy work of art with perfect patterning The shell captivates with its elegant, globular coil and a delicate, porcelain-smooth surface. The absolute highlight of this species is its spectacular pattern: the shell is adorned with several spiral bands of square, reddish-brown spots, forming a precise chessboard-like pattern. Since these predatory snails live buried in the sand and are exposed to the tides, almost all shells show fine sand scratches, hairlines, or matte zones. A specimen this large with a completely flawless deep gloss and a sharp, undamaged outer lip is an absolute rarity for any high-end display cabinet or a modern cabinet of curiosities. Details at a glance: Scientific name: Tanea areolata (Récluz, 1844) Size: 40 mm diameter (Exceptional giant size for this species) Quality: Exceptional GEM (Flawless, perfect porcelain gloss, undamaged rim) Origin: Indo-West Pacific Without / various : Tanea areolata
Estimación:€150
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[EXPOSITION — ART PRÉCOLOMBIEN]. — Art précolombien du Mexiq - Lot 16
09/27/2026
€22
Est.: €15
