Black Lip Abalone - Shell cha friendship

friendship

making this a very rare and special piece

Origin: Shunga

The technique is known as reverse intaglio

FOSSILS INSIDE OUT brings fossils

Black Lip Abalone - Shell cha friendshipOrigin: Australia Description: Abalone is a mollusk or sea snail with feet and tentacles. They are found in many parts of the world and are considered a culinary delicacy. The shell of Abalone is highly durable. Microscopic calcium carbonate builds up like bricks and is stuck together by protein layers. These proteins absorb blows to the shell, while calcium carbonate prevents the shell from shattering. Abalone shells can be used during cleansing