Period:Shang dynasty Production date:12thC BC (circa)
Materials:jade
Technique:polished, drilled,
Dimensions:Height: 14 centimetres Width: 6.10 centimetres
Description:
Cong of translucent yellow jade with light and dark brown areas polished to a soft finish. The slightly convex four-sided prism is perforated, the ends of which have been rounded. The perforation is drilled from both ends and the inside surface polished smooth.
IMG
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Comments:This cong is likely to have come from western China and should be dated to late Shang or Western Zhou period, c.2000BC-1200BC. The central hole is drilled from both ends and is polished smooth on the inside. See Rawson 1995, p.153, cat.no.7.2. Eastern Zhou (as thought when bought).
Materials:jade
Technique:polished, drilled,
Dimensions:Height: 14 centimetres Width: 6.10 centimetres
Description:
Cong of translucent yellow jade with light and dark brown areas polished to a soft finish. The slightly convex four-sided prism is perforated, the ends of which have been rounded. The perforation is drilled from both ends and the inside surface polished smooth.
IMG
Comments:This cong is likely to have come from western China and should be dated to late Shang or Western Zhou period, c.2000BC-1200BC. The central hole is drilled from both ends and is polished smooth on the inside. See Rawson 1995, p.153, cat.no.7.2. Eastern Zhou (as thought when bought).
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