Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE

Jade 'Cong'

c. 3300 - c. 2000 BCE (?)

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Mottled light and dark brown stone

Culture

Chinese

Period

Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCE

Century

4th-3rd millennium BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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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