AN OLIVE-GREEN AND BROWN JADE CONG
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 2500 BC
AN OLIVE-GREEN AND BROWN JADE CONG NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 2500 BC The cong is of square cross section surrounding a central circular tube with rounded square collars, and tapers slightly from top to bottom. The sides are divided into seven registers with a stylized face at each of the four corners, the masks in the lower six registers have two narrow striated bands above a smaller 'nose', while the uppermost register is carved with only the 'nose'. The mottled stone is of olive-green and brown color. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) high, wood stand, box
AN OLIVE-GREEN AND BROWN JADE CONG
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 2500 BC
AN OLIVE-GREEN AND BROWN JADE CONG NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE, CIRCA 2500 BC The cong is of square cross section surrounding a central circular tube with rounded square collars, and tapers slightly from top to bottom. The sides are divided into seven registers with a stylized face at each of the four corners, the masks in the lower six registers have two narrow striated bands above a smaller 'nose', while the uppermost register is carved with only the 'nose'. The mottled stone is of olive-green and brown color. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) high, wood stand, box
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