Ancient Jade Cong, Nephrite. Ming/Qing
Ancient Chinese cong items are a distinctive type of ritual or ceremonial object that dates back to the Neolithic period and are closely associated with the emerging Chinese culture. These objects are characterized by their tubular shape, square cross-section and a circular hole in the center, which is often surrounded by decorative patterns or symbols. The cong is thought by some scholars to represent the Earth/ Cong artifacts are typically made from jade—a precious stone that was highly sought after amongst the ancient Chinese—and they have been found in archaeological sites across China. One of the marvels of jade is its abilty to be thousands of years old and yet look virtually new. This cong measures approximately 3 inches by 1.5 inch and weighs 244.4 grams. The color is a lardy mutton fat white with russet areas. Very fine foliate carving. Dates from the Ming/Qing Dynasties or earlier. This is part of our collection which was verbally authenticated at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum in 1974.
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