8” Lg Red Abalone Shell Pink Iridescent Nacre Muscle Scar Smudge Bowl Vtg

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View 8” Lg Red Abalone Shell Pink Iridescent Nacre Muscle Scar Smudge Bowl Vtg with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is a beautiful, authentic vintage wild-harvested Red Abalone shell (Haliotis rufescens) Measuring exactly 8 in length, this impressive specimen dates back to an era before modern coastal harvest bans, making "trophy-sized" shells like this increasingly rare and highly sought after. Featuring iridescent mother off pearl with a pink hue, a prominent muscle scar, and open breathing holes. Great as ashtray, smudge bowl, or trinket dish. It has chipping along the edge and some clouding. Shown in photos. See photos for detailed condition and measurements. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Rocks, Fossils & Minerals › Shells › Abalone.