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Tutte le aste / Arte Antica / No Reserve Price !!! - Collection of Five Cypraea tigris...
Refined collection composed of five specimens of Cypraea tigris from Madagascar, selected for the different tones and for the variety of their natural patterns. Presented together, the shells allow observation of the wide color variability that can manifest within the same species. Each specimen possesses an extremely smooth and glossy surface, a hallmark of cowries. During the mollusk's life, the mantle flaps cover much of the shell and help maintain its smooth and shiny appearance. The shape is oval, compact and strongly domed, with slightly tapered ends and a harmonious profile. The background coloration ranges from ivory to cream and from warm beige to bluish gray. On it are distributed numerous irregular spots, from small well-separated points to broader, denser concentrations, in shades of brown, mahogany and very dark brown. Some specimens feature particularly intense patterns, while others show a lighter and more delicate livery. This alternation creates a balanced ensemble and makes each shell clearly distinguishable from the others. On the ventral side one observes the typical long and narrow aperture, bounded by clear margins and a regular sequence of denticulations. The base, predominantly white and ivory, creates an elegant contrast with the darker and more intricate decoration of the dorsum. Cypraea tigris, today also classified as Mauritia tigris, is a marine gastropod distributed in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. It generally lives in coral and rocky areas, where during the day it seeks shelter in cavities, becoming more active during the night hours. Despite the common name “tiger cowrie,” its decoration consists of rounded and irregular spots, varying in number, shape and intensity in each individual. A decorative and collectible lot of great charm, ideal for a malacological collection or as a composition inspired by the marine world and the ancient collections of naturalia. Measurements of the five specimens: 93 mm 92 mm 87 mm Origin: Madagascar Number of specimens: 3 The photographs show all the specimens included in the lot and form an integral part of the description.
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EGYPTIAN BRONZE INLAID APPLIQUE OF URAEUS - MUSEUM EXHIBITED
06/21/2026
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