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A jade cong, — A jade cong, Zhou dynasty  周 玉琮

A jade cong,

A jade cong, Zhou dynasty 周 玉琮

A carved jade cong, a ritual object characteristic of Zhou dynasty Chinese culture. This cylindrical or rectangular form represents one of the most important jade artifacts of ancient China, typically used in ceremonial contexts.

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A jade cong,, A jade cong, Zhou dynasty 周 玉琮

A carved jade cong, a ritual object characteristic of Zhou dynasty Chinese culture. This cylindrical or rectangular form represents one of the most important jade artifacts of ancient China, typically used in ceremonial contexts.

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Zhou Dynasty, Jade Carving, Ancient Art, Ritual Art, Ceremonial Object, Chinese

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