Big Red Abalone Sea Shell 19cm / Haliotis rufescens/ 100% Genuine Specimen / Rare Large Vintage Collectable Abalone Shell / Smudging Bowl
$27.23
Rare Vintage very large RED ABALONE Sea Shell, 18-19cm Genuine Specimen in excellent condition.
Red Abalone Shell For Your Collection, Natural Large Seashell with beautiful irridescent interior, dull brick red interior and 3-4 respiratory pores. The inside of the shell appears polished and is strongly iridescent. A central, prominent muscle scar is easily visible in the shells of most Red Abalone, marking the location at which Haliotis rufescen's strong columellar muscle attaches.
100% Genuine Specimen
Name: Haliotis rufescens
Classification: Haliotidae
Location: Indo-Pacific Oceans
Abalone Shells in History: Red abalone has been used since prehistoric times, and abalone shells are prized as smudging bowls.
This is a very rare shell and not available anywhere else on the internet! It dates from the 1970s, and is in perfect condition - please see pictures.
Dimensions:
Length: 19cm
We have acquired a number of pre-owned vintage rare shell specimens, they are available in our shop, please take a look. Thanks!
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