Papilio zalmoxis Vitrine home developing its own unique patina

developing its own unique patina and texture over time

Sterling silver + 14k gold fill + white rice pearls

Beetle specimen pair (Goliathus regius ♂♀ - Central African Republic) mounted on acid-free paper in a black wooden shadow box

Shadow box dimensions: 25 x 20 x 3

The stem is cast from pewter and also hand painted

Papilio zalmoxis Vitrine home developing its own unique patinaThe archival framing of these natural wonders makes for an enduring and stylish collectible, giving you all the time in the world to admire the beauty of butterfly wings or the intricate workings of beetle exoskeletons. Butterfly specimen (Papilio zalmoxis, Central African Republic) mounted in a double glass black wooden standing vitrine. Shadow box dimensions: 22 x 16 x 4 cm