Ceremonial Tube (Cong), c. 1600-1046 BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Chinese ArtThe cong, a cylindrical
Ceremonial Tube (Cong), c. 1600-1046 BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Chinese ArtThe cong, a cylindrical tube with a square outer section, was one of the most impressive jade implements used in ancient rites. The ritual text Rites of Zhou mentions the use of the cong for the worship of the earth. However, its function and meaning in the earlier Neolithic societies are not completely understood.Size: Overall: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.)Medium: jade (nephrite)https://clevelandart.org/art/1915.630 -- source link
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