File:Cypraea mappa map comparison.jpg

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Description The color pattern of the shell of Leporicypraea mappa (synonym : Cypraea mappa )(left), compared to an ancient Chinese topographic map (right).
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This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: just small editing for comparison. The original can be viewed here: Western Han Mawangdui Silk Map.JPG. Modifications made by Daniel Cavallari.

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  • File:Cypraea-mappa.jpg licensed with PD-self
    • 2005-12-30T16:51:00Z Clmiadfl 400x546 (42681 Bytes) I am the author, this sea shell is part of my collection.
  • File:Western_Han_Mawangdui_Silk_Map.JPG licensed with PD-old
    • 2009-04-27T22:10:40Z PericlesofAthens 3675x3549 (3025368 Bytes) {{Information |Description=A Chinese topographic map (with the south positioned at the top) from Mawangdui tomb 3; dated to the early Western Han period (183–168 BC); length is 96 cm; width is 96 cm; the map is made of

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current15:21, 24 September 2009Thumbnail for version as of 15:21, 24 September 2009393 × 300 (175 KB)Daniel Cavallari{{Information |Description=The color pattern of the shell of ''Cypraea mappa'' (left), compared to an ancient Chinese topographic map (right). |Source=*File:Cypraea-mappa.jpg *File:Western_Han_Mawangdui_Silk_Map.JPG |Date=2009-09-24 15:19 (UTC
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