Ritual Object

70-14-2

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Cong
Object Number 70-14-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Ming Dynasty
Date Made Ming Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Jade
Description

Grey green jade cong. This is a ritual object in the form of a tube within a cube that symbolizes of earth. Four raised panels on outside. It has a repair.

Credit Line Gift of James K. Gamble Jr., 1970

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