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Cast Plaster Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

About the Item

This plast caster of a half-shell is the type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clam. They are known as the Tridacna Gigas and are found in the reefs of the Southern Pacific. These clams can weigh up to 500 pounds.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Plaster,Molded,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM1stDibs: LU92837606653
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