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Indian volute or bailer shell, Melo melo
Indian volute or bailer shell, Melo melo (Voluta indica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1806
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder, showcases the intricate beauty of the Indian Volute or Bailer Shell, scientifically known as Melo melo (Voluta indica). The shell, a marvel of nature, is native to the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. The Indian Volute is a large, elegant marine mollusk, characterized by its distinctive spiral shape and intricate patterns. The shell's body is adorned with delicate, winding ribs that give way to bold, helical whorls, creating a mesmerizing pattern that unfurls as the shell grows. The apex of the shell, or the tip, is pointed and narrow, while the base is broad and flattened. The name "Indian Volute" or "Bailer Shell" comes from the fact that these shells were once used by sailors to bail out water from their ships. The large, sturdy shells were hollowed out and used as makeshift buckets to remove excess water during storms or other emergencies at sea. This illustration was published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, a renowned work of natural history, in London, 1806. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving brings out the true essence of the Indian Volute's beauty and intricacy, making it a must-have for any conchology or natural history collection.
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