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CHINESE JADE CONG - Neolithic Period Ritual Burial

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CHINESE JADE CONG - Neolithic Period Ritual Burial

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CHINESE JADE CONG - Neolithic Period Ritual Burial Object, (ca 6500-1700 BC), of rounded square shape, collered ends, with a central aperture drilled from both sides, the stone of blackish-olive color with buff and russet inclusions and veins, smooth surface, 12 1/2" x 4" square, chips to one end.

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CHINESE JADE CONG - Neolithic Period Ritual Burial

Name: CHINESE JADE CONG - Neolithic Period Ritual Burial
SKU: 39592555
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

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