Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Fragment of a Small Jade 'Cong' (one of two)
c. 16th cent. BCE - c. 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
2.8 x 4.1 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 9/16 in.) unspecified: 19 g
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