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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;afantiques, post: 239263, member: 25&quot;]This appears to be a painted conch shell. Quite a cottage industry around the Med at one time, now restricted by endangered species rules. They are not commonn but&nbsp; very far from unique. </p><p>Southern Italy or nearby Malta are probable origins. I have seen more cameo carved whole shells than painted ones though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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