Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE
Small Jade 'Cong'
c. 2000 BCE - c. 1200 BCE
Dimensions
H. 4.5 x W. 5 x Diam. 4.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 11/16 in.) 106 g
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