Green Turban shell Sea shell - Turbo marmoratus (No reserve price)

Large Turbo marmoratus (Green Turban) Shell – Antsiranana, Northern Madagascar An attractive specimen of Turbo marmoratus, the renowned Green Turban shell, collected in the waters of Antsiranana, northern Madagascar. This large shell displays beautiful natural shades of emerald green, turquoise, olive, and cream, creating a striking and highly decorative appearance. The exterior surface exhibits pronounced growth lines and sculptural undulations, enhanced by naturally attached serpulid worm traces and marine encrustations that testify to the shell's life in its natural environment. These features add character and authenticity, making the specimen particularly appealing to collectors of natural history objects. The interior reveals a lustrous nacreous surface with delicate iridescent reflections ranging from soft pink to pale green and silver tones. The combination of the vivid exterior colours and the luminous mother-of-pearl interior creates an exceptional visual contrast. Its substantial size, elegant form, and rich natural patina make it an excellent display piece for shell collections, coastal interiors, Wunderkammer displays, or marine-themed decorative arrangements. Shell dimensions: 15 × 14 × 11.5 cm A beautiful and naturally preserved Turbo marmoratus, showcasing the remarkable colours and textures for which this iconic species is prized.

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