California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 October 05, 2019  October 05, 2019

 Lot # 8217 
AN ARCHAIC JADE 'TAOTIE' CONG CARVING    商 玉饕餮獸面紋琮


  • Dimension: Height: 3 in (7.6 cm) Diameter: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

The cong of square cross section between two circular collars, the sides divided into two registers with a finely incised stylized mask with striated bands and circular eyes at corner, the mottled stone of red and russet-yellow tone with inclusions. Shang Dynasty period.