Irregular Cut Pounamu Slab from Hannah Dillon Collection

A hand cut slab of pounamu (nephrite), showing unusual…
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A hand cut slab of pounamu (nephrite), showing unusual irregular cutting striations and undulations possibly from hand held wire cutting rather than blade cutting. The same technique evident to both faces. 39.5 cm x 21 cm x 2 cm. Y registered. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).

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