Property from Various Owners
A nephrite cong with four masks
17th century
Of square section, cylindrically hollowed to the center, each corner carved in low relief with horizontal bands of incised lines above archaistic masks derived from a combination of a man-like figure and a mysterious beast; the dark brown stone mottled with celadon and lighter color variations.
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2in (7 x 7 x 5cm)
Of square section, cylindrically hollowed to the center, each corner carved in low relief with horizontal bands of incised lines above archaistic masks derived from a combination of a man-like figure and a mysterious beast; the dark brown stone mottled with celadon and lighter color variations.
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2in (7 x 7 x 5cm)
Sold for
US$ 2,750
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art
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