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Pendant, D37.966

Physical Description

Nephrite/pounamu, - pearly green schistose inanga, feather fractures, low transparancy, low temerature heat treated. Blackened diagonal band near proximal end. Back - flat Top & sides rounded. Cutting groove right side Chipped on back and cutting edge. No perforation, suspension cord attached by bilateral notches near top.Highly polished surfaces.

Research Notes

Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Low transperancy
Low Temperature Heat Treated. Chipped cutting edge
Finished. Saw scarves one side. Worked/Flake

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 135 x 18mm

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