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Ritual object (Cong)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical ritual object made of stone. The top and bottom edges are rounded. The object has a wide mouth and a flat bottom. The surface appears rough and textured. The surface features rectangular raised patterns. The color of the object is primarily dark gray with lighter gray patches.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Green jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
478 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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