A CONG-FORM JADE BEAD
A CONG-FORM JADE BEAD

LIANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 3300-2200 BC

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A CONG-FORM JADE BEAD
LIANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 3300-2200 BC
The tubular bead is carved in the form of a two-tiered miniature cong. Both registers are carved with a stylised mask at each of the four corners. The stone is covered extensively with white alteration.
1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm.) high, box
Provenance
Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Hong Kong in 1992

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