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"Black Abalone" mollusk (Haliotis corrugata), found in waters of California and Mexico

"Black Abalone" mollusk (Haliotis corrugata), found in waters of California and Mexico

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"Black Abalone" mollusk (Haliotis corrugata), found in waters of California and Mexico
Natural specimen
CultureUnknown
Titles
  • "Black Abalone" mollusk (Haliotis corrugata), found in waters of California and Mexico
Dateno date
Possible placeMexico
Possible placeCalifornia, United States
MediumShell
Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.79.2
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg, 1975; given to MFAH, 1979

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