Large Natural Abalone Shell 6.5” Iridescent Mother of Pearl Barnacles Coastal

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View Large Natural Abalone Shell 6.5” Iridescent Mother of Pearl Barnacles Coastal with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Beautiful large natural abalone shell with gorgeous iridescent mother-of-pearl/nacre interior and a wonderfully rugged, ocean-weathered exterior. The outside retains natural marine growth/encrustation, including barnacle-like formations, giving it tons of character and making it a great display piece for a coastal, nautical, beachcombing, shell, or natural history collection. Beautiful large natural abalone shell with gorgeous iridescent mother-of-pearl/nacre interior and a wonderfully rugged, ocean-weathered exterior. The outside retains natural marine growth/encrustation, including barnacle-like formations, giving it tons of character and making it a great display piece for a coastal, nautical, beachcombing, shell, or natural history collection. The interior has beautiful flashes of green, blue, pink, purple and gold iridescence that change depending on the light and viewing angle. Measures approximately: * 6.5 inches long * About 5 inches wide * Weight: 6.7 oz This is a genuine natural shell rather than a manufactured decorative piece, so it has irregularities consistent with its life in the ocean. The rim is naturally rough and irregular with areas of wear, small chips/losses and marine deposits/encrustation. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the condition description. The shell has not been polished smooth or stripped of its natural exterior character. A really striking piece for coastal decor, shell collecting, beach house decor, natural history display, photography styling, crafting, or simply admiring because nature went completely overboard with the inside. Condition: Pre-owned/natural specimen with surface wear, deposits, irregular edges and imperfections as pictured. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Rocks, Fossils & Minerals › Shells › Abalone.