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Object Number
47-54-70/2615
Display Title
Nephrite adze 5" x 2.4"
Descriptions
Object Description
Nephrite adze 5" x 2.4"
Inventory Description
Axe, tapered rectangular, nephrite, worked blade, chipped, abraded surface
Classification
- Adze
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
New Zealand
Materials
Nephrite
Dimensions
Overall: 12.6 x 6 x 1.3 cm (4 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
47-54-70/2615/ D.97.4/ Otago/ Panins
Provenance
Exchange participant
Otago Museum
(1947)
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