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Cypraea schilderorum - SUPERB TAHITIAN FORM , Iredale, 1939
Size
26.3 mm
Locality
Australia
Note
A superb specimen, exhibiting ultra-rich colour: alternating spiral bands of rich brick red, and deep dusky pink; with extremely high, frosted margins. Impeccably curated, appearing as fresh as if collected this year. Hypermature, with pronounced marginal and ventral callosity. Very difficult to obtain at this level of quality and beauty now. Data: Off Puna’auia, Pape’ete, Tahiti, Windward Islands, Society Islands; upon coral sand/rubble substrate; 15-20 m; dived; 1999. Size: 26.3 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne.