Antique Nephrite Ear Pendant with Hour-Glass Hole

A 19th century or earlier kuru pounamu (nephrite ear pendant)…
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A 19th century or earlier kuru pounamu (nephrite ear pendant) of long tapered form, circular cross section, hour-glass suspension hole, length 8.8 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1991 Sloane's Wellington lot 122 Miet Collection Private Estate Collection.

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