Large Decorative Sea Urchin. Shell - Height: 220 mm - Width: 120 mm-

Curiosity Objects - Natural Science — An element that unites nature and craft, capable of evoking the spirit of the ancient Renaissance Wunderkammern. The specimen consists of a large sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) exoskeleton, whose mother-of-pearl, dappled surface reveals the geometric perfection typical of echinoderms. The tones ranging from cream to purple create a suggestive chromatic effect, enhancing its natural sculptural structure. The urchin is artistically mounted on a turned wooden base, with solid and elegant lines that recall the aesthetics of period museum supports. To complete the composition, a refined brass element with a patinated finish, which gives the piece an antique and collectible character. This natural artifact, transformed into art by a setting that valorizza its rarity. Perfect for studies, living rooms or exhibition spaces, it represents a furnishing element capable of uniting scientific wonder with aesthetic refinement, just as in the collections of great travelers and scholars of the past.

Estimate:£230.33

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