A SMALL RUSSET JADE CONG AND A RUSSET JADE RING PROBABLY NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE

the cong carved around with registers of taotie masks; the ring of circular form with a central aperture; both stones of a variegated russet colour

Both are in overall good condition. There are expected minor nicks and tiny chips along the edges as consistent with their age and types. The catalogue illustration is redder than the actual colour of th stones.
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