“Jade Cong” 

Written By Emily Su

“Jade Cong” 

  • Liangzhu, China

  • Artist: prehistoric people (ancient Arab (maybe))

  • 3400 - 2200 B.C.E. (Shang/Zhou dynasty) (prehistory/Neolithic)

  • Material: Carved jade

Form: Pattern, form, color (choice)

Content: rectangular prism with inscribed circle that has a hole in the center, face patterns. The face patterns likely refer to spirits or deities (the connection between heaven and earth).

Function: might have held spiritual or symbolic meanings to the early cultures of China. (Burial purposes). The cong probably signified wealth and social status.





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