Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Heavy Jade 'Cong'
c. 3300 - c. 2000 BCE (?)
Dimensions
H. 4.4 x W. 9.2 x D. 9.2 cm (1 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in.) Weight 756 g
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