Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Fragment of a Small Jade 'Cong' (one of two)
c. 16th cent. BCE - c. 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
2.9 x 4 x 1.4 cm (1 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 9/16 in.) unspecified: 17 g
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