A Collector Fave...CYPRAEA TESSELLATA~31.7mm!!~Hawaii SEASHELL

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You are admiring a fantastic specimen, seen far too rarely today & highly coveted by collectors, a Cypraea tessellata (Swainson, 1822
) measuring a very nice 31.7mm and graded F++/Gem...such beautiful form with an incredible base along with an outstanding color pattern featuring the famous "checkered" dorsum pattern...really, an out of this world specimen.  This beauty was diver collected at 8-12m in Mamala Bay, South of Pearl City, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
The famous "Checkered Cowry" will be a tremendous addition in any Cypraea collection...just make sure it's yours!!!  Thank you for visiting our store this afternoon....and an excellent choice, too.