Murex, c1890. Artist: Unknown

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Murex, c1890. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye.

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Size: 2355px × 4441px
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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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