Diadema Melon Shells Extra Large Museum Grade

Diadema Melon Shells Extra Large Museum Grade

Diadema Melon Shells Extra Large Museum Grade

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Only 3 left in stock

Weight: 470g - 750g

Size: 7" - 9" in

Category: Seashells & Marine

Description:

This extraordinary Diadema Melon Shell (Melo amphora) is a masterpiece of the Indo-Pacific. Reaching an impressive scale, the specimen features a magnificent, inflated body whorl transitioning from soft apricot to a deep, glazed cream. Its crowning glory is the diadem of hollow spines that encircle the shoulder, leading to a vast, elegantly flared aperture lip. Traditionally prized as "Baler shells" by ancient seafarers, this museum quality specimen offers unparalleled sculptural grandeur for the marine hobbyist.