{"product_id":"caribbean-starfish-replica","title":"Caribbean Starfish Replica, Hand Cast Plaster Sea Star","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Caribbean Starfish, Cast Flat in Plaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCaribbean starfish\u003c\/strong\u003e spreads five thick, tapering arms around a raised central disc. It is a hand cast plaster model of \u003cstrong\u003eOreaster reticulatus\u003c\/strong\u003e. It measures 9.5 in L x 9.5 in W x 3.25 in H. Studio White is a clean plaster white, and Fossil is a weathered stone tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand cast plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Studio White or Fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.5 in L x 9.5 in W x 3.25 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage dimensions: 12 in x 12 in x 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Made to order in the USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Hand cast, so appearance may vary from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct number: HP40560SW (Studio White), HP40560FOS (Fossil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Oreaster reticulatus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker describes the piece as a plaster model of the Caribbean starfish, Oreaster reticulatus. It recalls a child spotting a starfish in shallow water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarfish are echinoderms, relatives of sea urchins, and share their five-part body plan. The cast keeps the thick arms and raised center that make this species easy to recognize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed as \u003cstrong\u003eplaster starfish decor\u003c\/strong\u003e, it sits flat on a table or leans against books on a shelf. A \u003cstrong\u003estarfish replica\u003c\/strong\u003e of this size shows scale well beside smaller shells. The Caribbean starfish suits a coastal room that favors quiet color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBringing Nature Indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe urge to keep a piece of nature close is an old one. Early botanists and naturalists gathered samples from around the world so that the natural world could be catalogued. Your Caribbean starfish continues that tradition. Browse more casts in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/interest-nautical-ocean-seashells\"\u003eOcean Seashells Beach Nautical collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is cast to order in the USA. Production takes 2 to 3 weeks before it ships. Hand casting means color and surface vary slightly from piece to piece. Choose Studio White or Fossil at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlacement and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet it on a shelf, console or mantel, on a flat dry surface. Plaster is heavy for its size. Dust it with a soft dry brush and keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Carl Linnaeus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarl Linnaeus, a Swedish naturalist, taught a two-part Latin system for naming living things. Most Latin names for animals and plants today follow that tradition. The species names given for this piece are examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinnaeus trained students, among them Daniel Solander, who later sorted thousands of specimens on HMS Endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow Daniel Solander and Joseph Banks as they sorted thousands of specimens on a three-year voyage: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/discover\/daniel-solander-a-linnaean-disciple-on-hms-endeavour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDaniel Solander: a Linnaean disciple on HMS Endeavour - Natural History Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbertus Seba, George Perry and the naturalists who catalogued shells, plants and animals from around the world: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/en\/perspectives\/natural-curiosities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNatural Curiosities - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Studio White","offer_id":68677318279281,"sku":"HP40560SW","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fossil","offer_id":68677318312049,"sku":"HP40560FOS","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/HP40560FOS-caribbean-starfish-fossil-1080sqr.jpg?v=1794352427","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/caribbean-starfish-replica","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}