White murex shell with a pink flush opening. The shells sit up beautifully and are ideal for stand-alone bathroom features or as a natural support for air plants.

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Shell size: 15-17.5cm.

Description & Application:
Selected natural white murex shells with a pink flush opening, for interior and exterior decoration. The shells sit up beautifully and are ideal for stand-alone bathroom features or as a natural support for air plants.

Colour:
We take great care to provide accurate images, however, variations in shade and markings can occur with natural marine products.

Source & Environment:
Natural sea shells, a by-product of licensed fishing. Approved by authorities in both the country of origin and the UK

Background : Murex is the name given to a group of medium to large sized carnivorous tropical sea snails. Many of the species are found in Indo-Pacific waters in inter-tidal zones among rocks.

Murex in History:
The word Murex was used by ancient Greeks which makes it one of the oldest shell names still used today.
The dye often called “Royal Purple” was made from the mucus of selected species of Murex. This costly dye was used for royal and ceremonial robes.

Import / Export Identification: Chicoreus Ramosus