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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Cong with Taotie Designs
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Cong with Taotie Designs

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644) or later
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions4 1/16 x 4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in. (10.3 x 11 x 11 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.276
Collections
DescriptionA Zhou period t'sung carved from richly colored moss-green jade with inclusions of ivory and brown. Each face of the t'sung is carved with Ming period, archaistic revival taotie designs. The piece has a soft overall finish. In our opinion, this t'sung represents a harmonious merging of the Zhou and Ming period cultures. (Bernstein appraisal).

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