Cypraea tigris 105mm | Giant specimen (Madagascar) - Top...

Species: Tiger porcelain cowrie (Cypraea tigris, Linnaeus, 1758) Size: 105 mm (Large superb specimen; exceeds the magical 100 mm threshold for collectors) Origin: Madagascar (Famed for heavy, intensely contrasted colored shells) Quality: Absolute top quality (GEM) – flawless, mirror-brilliant gloss, perfect shell lip and teeth, with no scratches or growth defects. Condition: Very heavy specimen with perfectly pronounced, deep-dark stippling on a white to cream-colored base. Collector value: High. While small Cypraea tigris are mass-market, flawless GEM pieces over 100 mm are highly sought after. Every extra gram and every millimeter over the 100 mm mark significantly increases the value for collectors. SKU - oberdiek - Cypraea tigris madagascar

Estimation:€150

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