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Auction archive: Lot number 1108Y

Giant Melo Shell

Natural History
27 May 2010
Estimate
US$0
Price realised:
US$854
Auction archive: Lot number 1108Y

Giant Melo Shell

Natural History
27 May 2010
Estimate
US$0
Price realised:
US$854
Beschreibung:

Melo amphora Philippines Also known as a baler shell, Melo amphora is known to be carnivorous. The flesh of this species is edible, and is commonly used as food by native fisherman in the Philippines. The present specimen is a large example of the species, and displays unusual contrasting color banding. Measures 15in

Auction archive: Lot number 1108Y
Auction:
Datum:
27 May 2010
Auction house:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

Melo amphora Philippines Also known as a baler shell, Melo amphora is known to be carnivorous. The flesh of this species is edible, and is commonly used as food by native fisherman in the Philippines. The present specimen is a large example of the species, and displays unusual contrasting color banding. Measures 15in

Auction archive: Lot number 1108Y
Auction:
Datum:
27 May 2010
Auction house:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
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