Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 37
Cong (Ts'ung) Prismatic Cylinder, Shang Period (1600-1100 BCE)
Estimate: $4,500 - $5,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $20 |
| $320 | $30 |
| $380 | $20 |
| $420 | $30 |
| $480 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,200 | $300 |
| $3,800 | $200 |
| $4,200 | $300 |
| $4,800 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $32,000 | $3,000 |
| $38,000 | $2,000 |
| $42,000 | $3,000 |
| $48,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $320,000 | $30,000 |
| $380,000 | $20,000 |
| $420,000 | $30,000 |
| $480,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Referred to as Ts'ung or Cong, this small prismatic cylinder is rendered in russet brown and speckled white jade. Its structure is that of a squared circle that appears square if viewed from above. The four flat sides are marked by seven string lines that wrap around all four sides. Similar examples have been found in sites throughout the Shang realms.
Jade, H: 1 5/8 in. W: 1 3/4 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
(#15576)
Condition
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