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Nephrite adze 5" x 2.4"
Nephrite adze 5" x 2.4"
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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