Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Jade 'Cong'

c. 1100 - 771 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Yellowish-green translucent nephrite, largely calcified

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-8th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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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