Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Jade 'Cong'
c. 3300 - c. 2000 BCE (?)
Dimensions
H. 5 x W. 7.5 x D. 7.5 cm (1 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.) Weight 480 g
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