Bidspirit auction | Carved jade cong ‘Masks’, Qijia

Carved jade cong ‘Masks’, Qijia culture - 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