Conchiglie Shells Seashells Cypraea Conus Voluta Murex mirkoguardiani
Cypraea hesitata
Live collected, A superb, heavy, and highly mature specimen of Umbilia hesitata. Weighing an impressive 70 grams for its size, this shell perfectly represents the iconic southern deep-water form, characterized by a remarkably solid, thick build with prominent, heavily calloused margins. It features a stunning, rich dorsum densely packed with dark brown spotting and beautiful caramel-colored anterior/posterior blotches. The base is completely clean, showing sharp, well-defined teeth with an immaculate white and cream porcelain shine.Trawled by commercial scallopers at depths of 80–200 meters. Hard so nice, really lovely quality, only some inclusions on base
South Australia / Western Victoria (Deep water, Bass Strait area)
93,5 mm Fine+++/Gem-