Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade 'Cong'
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 14.5 x W. 7.2 x D. 7.2 cm (5 11/16 x 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.) Weight 1072 g
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