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Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY

$495
£375.59
€429.46
CA$691.38
A$768.72
CHF 401.38
MX$9,357.21
NOK 5,121.48
SEK 4,798.59
DKK 3,205.13
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About the Item

Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY. This is quite heavy at 68 lbs. This was part of a very popular underwater exhibit at the North River museum in City Island, NY.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24NV3531stDibs: LU1741243415302

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