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Cypraea testudinaria ingens - 1971 Data/Snowy Pattern , (F. A. Schilder & M. Schilder, 1838)
Size
107.66 mm
Locality
Zamboanga, Philippines (P.I.)
Note
A magnificent, large-sized specimen of Chelycypraea testudinaria ingens from a prestigious private collection (1950-2010). This shell is defined by its extraordinary "snowy" aesthetic; a dense constellation of brilliant white speckles covers the rich chocolate-mahogany dorsum. The heavy, solid base is remarkably adorned with an unusual abundance of ivory-white spotting that extends across the ventral surface, reaching almost to the labral margins. Collected in August 1971 by a native diver in Zamboanga, Philippines. It boasts a superb mirror-like nacre gloss and a powerful, inflated silhouette. Grade: F+++/GEM. Includes original collector's handwritten data slip (Zamboanga, P.I., 8/71). Shell No.: 379. For more high-resolution photos and videos, please visit the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LCWXBqLFGEwJpZWOGhGbPLHCds8mQ1r2?usp=drive_link
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