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Pair of Vintage Natural Tiger Cowrie Shells

Pair of Vintage Natural Tiger Cowrie Shells

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Pair of Vintage Natural Tiger Cowrie Shells – Polished Cypraea tigris Specimen

Bring a touch of organic coastal elegance to your interior styling with this striking, matched pair of vintage Tiger Cowrie shells (Cypraea tigris). Prized by collectors and interior designers alike, these genuine marine specimens feature heavy, egg-shaped forms boasting a naturally brilliant, high-gloss porcelain finish.
Each shell showcases a completely unique, intricate pattern of rich chocolate brown and dark leopard-like spots contrasted against a milky cream and subtle lavender-tinted background. The underside reveals the beautifully defined, narrow aperture flanked by stark white ridges a hallmark feature of the iconic cowrie family.
Sold together as a curated pair, these natural wonders are exceptionally versatile. They are ideal for adding texture and contrast to an antiquarian display shelf, or placing on a stack of coffee table books.
100% Genuine, natural sea shells
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with a radiant, reflective luster across both domes. As 100% organic, natural items, they feature subtle growth lines and unique pattern variations that showcase their authentic marine origin. Free from chips or damage to the main structures.
MEASUREMENTS
Length 9cm  Height 5cm
Length 8cm  Height 4cm

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