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Volutae Sea Shell #385 Art Print by Martini, Natural History Illustration

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ITEM:

Volutae Sea Shell Art Print #385 by Martini. This fine-art reproduction is printed on heavy 216 gsm acid-free art paper. Handcrafted in USA when you order.

Note: Frames and mats are for display purposes only and are not included.

AVAILABLE SIZES:

• SMALL: 5 x 7" print - fits standard 5 x 7" frame.
• MEDIUM: 8 x 10" - fits standard 8 x 10" frame.
• LARGE: 11 x 14" - fits standard 11 x 14" frame.

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DESCRIPTION:

This is a colorful illustration of a Volutae Shell (Cymbiola imperialis, a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk of the genus Cymbiola in the family Volutidae). It first appeared as plate #385 in the book "Neues Systematisches Conchylien Cabinet" by Friedrich Martini, a German physician and conchologist. Martini began work on the book in 1769. Later, Johann Chemnitz added to the multi-volume book set.


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