Individual Jade Bead with Inscription
A very fine and rare miniature jade cong of square cylindrical section, the sides engraved with stylized taotie masks. The stone of celadon tone with calcified areas. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd. 1992
- Period
- c.1600 Shang dynasty, 16th-17th century
- Origin
- China
- Dimensions
- 1 3/4" h x 1" w x 3/4" d
- 4.4cm h x 2.5cm w x 1.9cm d
- Item #
- LB409