An archaic jade cong

Neolithic or Shang period, circa 2,000 – 1,200 BC
Height: 7 ¾ in (12.1 cm)
Width: 2 7/8 in (7.2 cm)

Of the usual tubular form drilled from both sides, the tall cong is of dark green color with white veins, with the original polish showing where the stone is unaltered.

Published: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 111

Ref. 860286

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