Eyed Cowrie
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Description
Two Eyed Cowrie shells (Arestirides argus). The shells are eliptical and domed in shape. On the underside is a long narrow opening which runs the length of the shell and has ridges along each side. Predominantly beige in colour, the rounded surfaces have brown patches with tan-coloured circles all over.
Measurements
Largest: 33mm (height), 41mm (width), 71mm (depth)
Smallest: 31mm (height), 38mm (width), 68mm (depth)
Smallest: 31mm (height), 38mm (width), 68mm (depth)
Accession number
0582/06
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