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Pendant, D25.1797

Physical Description

Pounamu/Nephrite, variety inconclusive, rusty brown one side, dark olive, almost black on other side. /rectangular in shape with serrations around three edges. Low temperature heat treated and polished, flake scars on the back. Broken at proximal end and chip on distal end edge.An attempt at sawing on one face at proximal end.

References

Mana Pounamu - New Zealand Jade; Russell Beck

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 80 x 51 x 5mm

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