Quadrangular vase in the form of a Neolithic ritual jade object (cong)

China

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The shape of this vase derives from that of early jades and illustrates the interest in earlier bronze and jade shapes that characterized Chinese culture during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Like other shapes that were revived during this period, the shape of this vase continued to be used in ceramic and metalwork for centuries.

Quadrangular vase in the form of a Neolithic ritual jade object (cong), Stoneware with celadon glaze (Longquan ware), China

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