Rochia Collection (5 pieces) | Ø 5.0 to 8.0 cm | Top...

Detailed product description Short description For sale is a beautiful, harmoniously assembled collection of 5 genuine trochus shells of the genus Rochia (formerly often classified as Tectus or Trochus). The lot impresses with an excellent variety of sizes, ranging from a 5.0 cm diameter to a stately giant specimen of 8.0 cm. All five shells are in flawless condition and show the fascinating, geometrically perfect pyramidal shape of these marine animals. Ideal as an addition to a natural history collection, for biological studies, or as an elegant, natural design element in a high-end living environment. Product details & highlights at a glance Genus: Rochia (e.g., Rochia nilotica / Tectus niloticus) Family: Trochidae (turban shells) Quantity: 5 pieces in the set Sizes (base diameter): 1x 8.0 cm (impressive XL specimen) 1x 5.7 cm 2x 5.5 cm 1x 5.0 cm Condition: Top condition (excellently preserved shell structures) Surface / appearance: Typical, strong whorls with beautiful, natural patterns (often with characteristic reddish-brown stripes or noble nacre shine at the base) Origin: Tropical Indo-Pacific (coral reefs from shallow to mid depths, known for the historical procurement of real mother-of-pearl) Condition description All 5 shells are in excellent collectible condition. The heavy, solid shells have been professionally cleaned, are absolutely odorless, and stable. The apertures (shell openings) as well as the apices are wonderfully preserved. There are no noteworthy damages or artificial defects – the natural, sculptural beauty of the snails comes into perfect clarity. SKU Oberdiek collection Rochia

Estimate:$168.55

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