Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Tall Jade 'Cong'
c. 3300 - c. 2000 BCE
Dimensions
H. 24.7 x W. 6.5 x D. 7.3 cm (9 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 2 7/8 in.) Weight 2832 g
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