Blue Coral Madrepora
A branch of a light blue mother of pores with shells, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Specimen from Wuderkammer: a branch of blue Madrepora (Heliopora Coerulea). The Specimen, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
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Nautilus Pompilius, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer Specimen: a Nautilus Pompilius. The Specimen is mounted over a wooden painted base. Italy 1880 ca. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Milan, IT
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A nautilus Belauensis, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer Specimen: a little Nautilus Belauensis. the Specimen is mounted over a wooden painted base. Italy circa 1880. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Red Gorgonian Branches, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
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Located in Milan, IT
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By Enrica Pasino
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Natural Sculpture: Blue Coral Madrepora and Shells on a Stone Capitel
By Enrica Pasino
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
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Fornasetti 1950's Madripora Coral Red Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Madrepore" tray depicting madrepora coral from marine series by Piero Fornasetti. Condition is not perfect
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Questions About Blue Coral Madrepora
- Is blue coral natural?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some of it is. While imitation blue coral is made from a variety of materials, including polyresin, natural blue coral is a vulnerable species unique to the Indian and Pacific oceans in the tropics. Commonly found in shallow waters off Ishigaki Island in southwest Japan, blue coral has a skeleton made of aragonite, and it’s the only species in the Helioporidae family. Shop a collection of blue coral pieces from sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is blue coral used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Blue coral as a stone offers great healing benefits and protection from depression and anxiety. It is helping in connecting the first chakra and throat chakra. You can find a collection of blue coral jewelry from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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