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Ritual object (cong)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored, rounded rectangular object with a circular hole through its center. The object, titled "Ritual object (cong)" and created by an unspecified artist, is positioned on a flat surface, with a small white label partially visible in front of it. The object has a flat top and bottom, and its sides are slightly curved. It appears to be made of stone or a similar material, and has a rough texture with visible scratches and marks on its surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a museum or gallery setting.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 448 px
Museum record:
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