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A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x 4 (h) in.
The Elephant’s Snout Volute shell is a species of sea snail belonging to the Volutidae family. This particular example is uncommon for its size.
From the collection of a former fossils dealer.
Condition: good with some minor nicks along the exterior surface of the shell.
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leesburg, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8166236931212
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