拍品 4009 ♣ - A211 Out of This World - Dienstag, 03. Dezember 2024, 05.00 PM
MURDER CLAM WITH A CROWN OF CORAL
Tridacna gigas
Indo-Pacific
Lower shell 38 × 23 × 16 cm
Upper shell 38 × 25 × 13 cm
Indo-Pacific
Lower shell 38 × 23 × 16 cm
Upper shell 38 × 25 × 13 cm
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This maxima clam, Tridacna gigas, also known as the small giant clam, is a species of bivalve molluscs found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
For hundreds of years, Tridacna gigas has been a staple of curiosity cabinets and sideshows that spin tall tales to gullible audiences. This is probably why molluscs of this size and upwards are often referred to as ‘murder clams’ in popular culture. But the truth is that even the largest molluscs are of no danger to humans.
The murder clam presented here consists of both shells, one of which is crowned with several beautifully detailed small corals.
Please note that no export CITES is available for this item.
For hundreds of years, Tridacna gigas has been a staple of curiosity cabinets and sideshows that spin tall tales to gullible audiences. This is probably why molluscs of this size and upwards are often referred to as ‘murder clams’ in popular culture. But the truth is that even the largest molluscs are of no danger to humans.
The murder clam presented here consists of both shells, one of which is crowned with several beautifully detailed small corals.
Please note that no export CITES is available for this item.
CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)