About this shell:

Name:  Cypraeidae Luria Pulchra

Author:  Gmelin, 1824

Common Name:  Lovely Cowry

Size:  45.32 mm

Locality:  Gulf of Oman

Origins:  Traded with J. Whitcher (Western Australia) - Mar 1978.  From the C G Smith private collection.

This is a gorgeous, high-quality, uncommon specimen that we have had in our family collection for nearly 50 years.  This specimen has darker coloring (bands), beautiful pink/light purple base, luster, and shape.  Note:  There is a very small blemish on the top -- can be seen in top view image.  This does not detract from the quality of this specimen.

This is part of our late father's large collection of seashells he obtained while stationed on Okinawa, Japan in 1974-1978.

His interests in shells grew from more than the Indo-Pacific species when he engaged in trading his shells with some of the

prominent collectors around the world.  He was an avid scuba diver and seashell collector.  The results of many deep

dives led to the creation of a collection of some of the best shells Okinawa had to offer.

Ted's shells have been cared for and stored for the past 50 years.  All are in excellent condition.  My sister and I are listing

shells after researching them for value, quality and uniqueness.  We are not conchologists and are giving our opinion on

the condition and quality of the shell when compared to other listings.

My sister and I have two ebay accounts to list my father's shells.  If you don't see anything of interest in my listing, please look at the shells my sister has

posted (username:  rayd8ter).  

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