Cylinder (Cong) thumbnail 1
Not currently on display at the V&A

Cylinder (Cong)

circa 2000 BC -1200 BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pale green with brown variegation. Cutting marks, central perforation rather uneven.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Nephrite jade
Brief description
Neolithic small square cong
Physical description
Pale green with brown variegation. Cutting marks, central perforation rather uneven.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4cm
  • Width: 5.8cm
Styles
Collection
Accession number
A.41-1938

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Record createdMay 9, 2000
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