Description:

East Asia, China, Shang Dynasty, ca. 1558 to 1046 BCE. An elegant ritual funerary item known as a "cong," hand-carved from a deep green nephrite jade, that exhibits a square form with four projecting corners and smooth contours between the shoulders and squat rim. This cong was formed via a meticulous carving and smoothing process using awls, drills, and abrasives of varying fineness, and boasts an incredibly smooth surface which is pleasing to the touch. Size: 3" L x 3" W x 1.25" H (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Arts du Monde, imported into the US prior to 2000

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#173073

  • Condition: Old abrasions and chips to corners with light mineral encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Polished and smooth with nice coloration.

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