Bring the beauty of the sea inside with the beautiful shell. The abalone is the 'green' variety, and displays a swirling, iridescent pool reminiscent of the ocean and all its wonders. The shell can be used as a simple display, or add candles, soap, or other little treasures. These make great bathroom and vanity displays and can hold jewelry, coins, etc. The highly iridescent inner layer of the shell of abalone has traditionally been used as a decorative inlay on jewelry, buttons, furniture, musical instruments such as guitars, knife handles & many other shell crafts. Abalone shells are a marine snail commonly called ear shell, sea ear. The larger the shell, the older, and they have more fabulous natural 'imperfections' & characteristics from aging and living in the oceans. These larger shells' interiors are highly iridescent with colorful blues, greens and silver, with black accents. Approx 8 inches long by 6” across. In brand new condition. It comes in original box. Box has some wear