Sieb Cowrie: Cypraea cribraria (26mm) – Flawless specimen...

A beautiful classic and an absolute eye-catcher for any Conchology collection. The Cypraea cribraria (scientifically recognized as Cribrarula cribraria) owes its name “Sieve Cowrie” to the unmistakable, spectacular shell design. The intensely red-brown to camel-coloured back is dotted with numerous sharply delineated white ocelli, giving the snail its characteristic, beaded pattern. At an above-average size for this species of 37 mm, this piece captivates with a perfectly preserved, high-gloss enamel layer and a flawlessly snowy white base. Origin This authentic collector’s piece comes from the coral-rich waters around Mactan Island (Cebu, Philippines). The region is renowned among conchologists worldwide for its high marine biodiversity and the excellent quality and color saturation of the cowries found there. Product details Species: Sieve Cowrie (Cypraea cribraria / Syn. Cribrarula cribraria) [1] Size: approx. 26 mm (Very good, above-average collector size) [1] Quality level: GEM (Absolute top condition; faultless base, perfect teeth, no scratches, chips or shell flaws) Color tone: Rich red-brown on the back with clear white spots; pure white flanks and base [1] Special feature: Unbehandelte Prachtexemplar with fully preserved, natural porcelain gloss. SKU : none/diverse :Cypraea cribraria 10

Estimation:€150

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