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The raw stone was originally from the Russell Beck collection and is of significant physical scale, elite provinance and highly impressive. A sculpture of this size is uncommon and therefore a high-value display piece. The colourations are of a deep forest hue and rich, medium to intense greens. From the Arahura River region. High grade nephrite with crystallite content. Very rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRICE GST INCLUSIVE. 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Named 'The Mitre' this visually appealing freeform sculpture is set in a rimu mounting and commands the space around it. The twin faces, polished to a glass finish, exhibit distinct but differing characteristics. Ideally suited as a centre piece in a contemporary setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRICE GST INCLUSIVE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jade +","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52019844186433,"sku":"NB0025","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4075\/5009\/files\/NB00251FreeformNelsonJadeSculpture.jpg?v=1785192250"},{"product_id":"freeform-polished-jade-rimu-base-mf0015","title":"Freeform polished jade mounted on a rimu base (MF0015)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly hand sanded and polished as expected of a Marsden jade stone originally from the Russell Beck collection. A beautiful stone with stunning flower colours imbedded in dark green. This stone provides historical context and is a highly prized geological variety. The polished finish brings out the intense depth of colour, internal patterns and light translucency hidden beneath the stones surface. 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