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Sang-de-boeuf (literally ox blood) is one of a range of complex glazes developed in China with a copper colouring agent fired in a reducing atmosphere.

Complete adze. Stone. Black. Cross-section of butt is oval, cross-section of blade is rectangular. Surface of blade is ground, bruised on butt with some flaking. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, sides and front slightly reduced. Bevel is demarcated by a line, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped. "Kakanui" written in pencil on bevel. "Kakanui" written on front.

Complete adze. Pounamu. Mid green, light green, mid grey. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground on bevel and front lower blade, bruised on all other surfaces. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper towards poll. Bevel is demarcated by surface change, and cutting edge is sharp and curved. Sticker on back "36". Sticker on front "Moritzson Collection"."Kaikai" written on front.