Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Jade 'Cong'

c. 1100 - 771 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Pale green translucent nephrite with brown and buff markings

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. 7.5 x W. 7 x D. 7 cm (2 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.) Weight 423 g

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