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LiANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 3300-2300 BC
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A JADE FOUR-TIERED CONG
LiANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 3300-2300 BC
The cong is of square cross section surrounding a cylindrically hollowed tube to the centre with rounded square corners, and tapers slightly from top to bottom. The sides are divided into four registers with a stylised mask at each of the four corners, comprising two long bars above a shorter bar and flanked by two incised circles forming the eyes. The stone is of a dark sage-green colour with some white veining and russet inclusions.
4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.) high, box
LiANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 3300-2300 BC
The cong is of square cross section surrounding a cylindrically hollowed tube to the centre with rounded square corners, and tapers slightly from top to bottom. The sides are divided into four registers with a stylised mask at each of the four corners, comprising two long bars above a shorter bar and flanked by two incised circles forming the eyes. The stone is of a dark sage-green colour with some white veining and russet inclusions.
4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.) high, box
Provenance
Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Hong Kong in 1992
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong