No. 94749271

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Superb Red Orange Mother of Pearl Haliotis Rufescens – Half-Polished Red Abalone - Height: 216 mm - Width: 165 mm- 498 g
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Superb Red Orange Mother of Pearl Haliotis Rufescens – Half-Polished Red Abalone - Height: 216 mm - Width: 165 mm- 498 g

Famiglia: Haliotidae Genere: Haliotis Specie: Haliotis RufescensAutore: Swainson, 1822 Provenienza: Baja California, Messico Dimensione: 215 mm L’Haliotis Rufescens, noto come Abalone Rosso, è la specie di abalone più grande dell’Oceano Pacifico e uno dei più spettacolari dal punto di vista estetico. Questo esemplare, proveniente dalla Baja California, Messico, si distingue per il trattamento unico della sua superficie, che esalta la bellezza naturale del guscio. Il guscio presenta la classica forma ovale e convessa tipica degli abaloni, con una serie di fori respiratori perforati lungo il margine sinistro. Questi fori servivano a facilitare il passaggio dell’acqua attraverso la cavità branchiale del mollusco. La parte esterna è caratterizzata da una crescita stratificata, con segni del suo ambiente naturale, mentre l’interno è ricoperto da un’iridescente madreperla di eccezionale bellezza e qualità. La parte levigata e lucidata rivela il tipico colore rosso intenso e brillante, con sfumature che vanno dal rosso rubino all’arancio ramato. La parte non trattata conserva le incrostazioni naturali, con balani fossili e tracce di usura marina, testimonianza dell’habitat originario dell’animale. L’interno del guscio mostra una madreperla iridescente con riflessi verdi, blu, rosa e argentati. Questo esemplare da 215 mm è di grande valore sia per collezionisti di conchiglie che per appassionati di decorazioni marine. L’equilibrio tra la parte levigata e quella naturale rende questa conchiglia una vera opera d’arte naturale, perfetta per esposizioni e collezioni di alto livello. Con i suoi 215 mm, questo esemplare rientra tra i più grandi abaloni rossi reperibili sul mercato, il che lo rende particolarmente ricercato. Haliotis Rufescens è una specie molto apprezzata per la sua carne, tanto che è oggetto di programmi di acquacoltura in Messico e California. La madreperla rossa è tra le più rare nel mondo delle conchiglie ornamentali, rendendo gli esemplari trattati come questo particolarmente pregiati. Un pezzo di straordinaria bellezza e valore storico-naturalistico, perfetto per arricchire una collezione prestigiosa.

No. 94749271

No longer available
Superb Red Orange Mother of Pearl Haliotis Rufescens – Half-Polished Red Abalone - Height: 216 mm - Width: 165 mm- 498 g

Superb Red Orange Mother of Pearl Haliotis Rufescens – Half-Polished Red Abalone - Height: 216 mm - Width: 165 mm- 498 g

Family: Haliotidae
Genus: Haliotis
Species: Haliotis Rufescens Author: Swainson, 1822
Origin: Baja California, Mexico
Dimension: 215 mm
The Haliotis Rufescens, known as Red Abalone, is the largest species of abalone in the Pacific Ocean and one of the most spectacular from an aesthetic point of view. This specimen, coming from Baja California, Mexico, stands out for the unique treatment of its surface, which enhances the natural beauty of its shell.
The shell has the classic oval and convex shape typical of abalones, with a series of respiratory holes perforated along the left edge. These holes served to facilitate the passage of water through the gill cavity of the mollusk.
The outer part is characterized by a layered growth, with signs of its natural environment, while the interior is covered by an iridescent mother-of-pearl of exceptional beauty and quality.
The polished and smoothed part reveals the typical intense and bright red color, with shades ranging from ruby red to copper orange.
The untreated part preserves natural encrustations, with fossil barnacles and traces of marine wear, evidence of the animal's original habitat.
The inside of the shell displays an iridescent mother-of-pearl with green, blue, pink, and silver reflections.
This specimen of 215 mm is of great value both for shell collectors and for enthusiasts of marine decorations.
The balance between the polished and the natural part makes this shell a true natural work of art, perfect for high-level displays and collections.
With its 215 mm, this specimen is among the largest red abalones available on the market, making it particularly sought after.
Haliotis Rufescens is a species highly valued for its meat, to the extent that it is the subject of aquaculture programs in Mexico and California.
The red mother-of-pearl is among the rarest in the world of ornamental shells, making treated specimens like this particularly valuable.
A piece of extraordinary beauty and historical-naturalistic value, perfect for enriching a prestigious collection.

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