Mediterranean murex (Thais haemastoma, Bolinus brandaris, Phyllonotus trunculus). From these molluscs, Phoenicians and Romans extracted purple,
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Bruno Manunza / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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3008 x 2000 px | 25.5 x 16.9 cm | 10 x 6.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
6 July 2005Location:
sardinia italyMore information:
Murici mediterranei (Thais haemastoma, Bolinus brandaris, Phyllonotus trunculus). Da questi molluschi, fenici e romani estraevano la porpora, un colorante usato per tingere le stoffe. Sardegna. Italia.