Antique Nephrite Chisel with Curved Blade

A 19th century or earlier pounamu whao (nephrite chisel), long…
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A 19th century or earlier pounamu whao (nephrite chisel), long tapered form with mildly curved blade, the butt end tapering to an approximate point, length 10.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

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