Chatoyant (band of bright lustre) pounamu

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameChatoyant (band of bright lustre) pounamu

ProductionUnknown; West Coast

Classificationprecious stone, jades

Materialsnephrite, pounamu

Materials SummaryArahura River source, Westland

DimensionsOverall: 82mm (width), 141mm (length), 36mm (depth), 617.6g (weight)

Registration NumberME023913

Credit linePurchased 2008

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