Nephrite
Description
A small fragment of greenstone (nephrite). It is roughly triangular in shape. On the flatter surface it has been polished and has writing on it. The stone is a deep green in colour.
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Object detail
Classification
Credit line
Greenstone
is
highly
valued
and
used
for
jewellery
and
other
decorative
items.
It
plays
an
important
role
in
Maori
culture.
Accession number
A100.655
Collection type
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