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Three vases in archaic bronze forms carved on a stepped stand: in the centre, an incense burner, with upright handles and three animal-style feet, carved with a taotie, the domed cover with an oval button knob; to one side, a two-handled vase, also with t
Jade in the Royal Collection

Vibrant jades collected from around the world

    MAORI

    Club (mere pounamu)

    RCIN 62811

    This was possibly the mere pounamu sent to William IV by Chiefs Titore and Patuone in 1834. Upon gifting the king a mere, the Maori chiefs received two sets of plate armour. The hardness and durability of nephrite made it an ideal material for weaponry.

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