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Zoila venusta Cream Form

67.08 mm Albany, Western Australia (W.A.) 122,00 €

Item

# 0004078848

Family

Cypraeidae

Name

Zoila venusta - Cream Form , (G. B. Sowerby I, 1847)

Size

67.08 mm

Locality

Albany, Western Australia (W.A.)

Note

A choice specimen of Zoila venusta (Cate form) from a long-standing private collection (1950-2010). This high-value shell was collected in Albany, W.A., and represents the classic "Cream Form" as noted by the original collector. The specimen features a stunning, high-gloss dorsum with a warm cream-colored base, beautifully decorated with large, rich orange-brown spots and blotches. The margins exhibit a subtle lavender-grey tint that blends into the ivory base. It has a heavy, well-calloused build and excellent symmetry. Weight: 42.0g. Grade: F+++/GEM. Note: Photos are unedited and captured with a Nikon D3200 camera using an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens. Includes original collector's handwritten data slip.Please feel free to request additional photos if desired, as the resolution here is limited. High-Resolution Photos: For a detailed, high-definition view of the shell's texture and patterns, please visit the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LCWXBqLFGEwJpZWOGhGbPLHCds8mQ1r2?usp=sharing

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