Kohatu pounamu (nephrite boulder)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameKohatu pounamu (nephrite boulder)

ProductionUnknown; West Coast

Classificationprecious stone, jades

Materialskawakawa (stone)

Materials SummaryArahura source, Westland

DimensionsOverall: 280mm (width), 460mm (length), 190mm (depth), 45kg (weight)

Registration NumberME023289

Credit linePurchased 2004

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