Cong
| Title | Cong |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1800–1400 BCE 17th century BCE |
| Medium | jade |
| Classification | Jade |
| Origin | China, Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1046 BCE) China |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Cong, c. 1800–1400 BCE. China, Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1046 BCE). Jade; overall: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1915.629 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Cong” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1800–1400 BCE. It is executed in jade and classified as jade. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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