The Epsom Collection of Taonga Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 6:00 PM start

An 18th Century Mere Pounamu

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

Lot Details

An 18th Century Mere Pounamu The spatulate shape reducing to the grip section terminating in three concentric grooves carved to the butt. The blade is fine, translucent and sharp. Countersunk suspension hole. Carved in Kawakawa variety stone with dark inclusions and some natural scarring to the reverse. Length 35cm. Y08071