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WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BC)
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A JADE OCTAGONAL ‘ANIMAL MASK AND CLOUD SCROLL’ CONG
WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BC)
The cong of octagonal cross section is carved to the the exterior sides with eight registers decorated with alternating motifs of stylised animal masks and comma swirls. The upper and lower surfaces are further carved with a ruyi-cloud motif.
2 in. (5.2 cm.) wide, box
WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BC)
The cong of octagonal cross section is carved to the the exterior sides with eight registers decorated with alternating motifs of stylised animal masks and comma swirls. The upper and lower surfaces are further carved with a ruyi-cloud motif.
2 in. (5.2 cm.) wide, box
Provenance
The Yangdetang Collection, Taipei, acquired prior to 1993
Literature
Ancient Jade from the Yangde Tang Collection, Taipei, 1993, pl. 9
Exhibited
Chang Foundation, Ancient Jade from the Yangde Tang Collection, Taipei, 27 January-25 April 1993, pl. 9
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