SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, 29 DECEMBER 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Carved jade cong ‘Masks’, Qijia culture
Lot 78.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 600 €
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Description.
Ritual object ‘Cong’ (琮) made of jade, with a geometric shape, cylindrical and egg-shaped interior, and square exterior, divided into registers. The decoration on the corners is articulated by zoomorphic masks, with simple lines and large circular eyes. The jade is a milky green base tone, with areas of alteration and darker patina. Qijia culture (c. 2200-1600 BC) or later.
Size: 5.1 x 6.9 cm
Weight: 289 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980
