Ancient Chinese Jade ritual Cong with taotie decoration - Longshan period, 3000–2000 BC.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ritual jade cong from the Longshan period (c.3000–2000 BC) in brown-beige jade with three taotie faces and a central hole, triangular shape with incised taotie circles and geometric edges; dimensions 6.6 × 6.2 cm; good condition.
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Han dynasty jade ritual vessel
Carved from jade with brown and beige hues, it features three faces, each adorned with a taotie face, and is pierced with a wide central hole. Unusually triangular in shape, it has incised circles in the form of taotie and geometric lines along the pointed edges, carved in brown and beige jade with lighter veins.
China, Neolithic period, probably Longshan era, 3200/2000 BC.
Dimensions: height 6.6 cm x width 6.2 cm
Good state of preservation - some areas partially calcified.
Provenance: France, Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previous provenance history: Old Germanic collection
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Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
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Translated by Google TranslateHan dynasty jade ritual vessel
Carved from jade with brown and beige hues, it features three faces, each adorned with a taotie face, and is pierced with a wide central hole. Unusually triangular in shape, it has incised circles in the form of taotie and geometric lines along the pointed edges, carved in brown and beige jade with lighter veins.
China, Neolithic period, probably Longshan era, 3200/2000 BC.
Dimensions: height 6.6 cm x width 6.2 cm
Good state of preservation - some areas partially calcified.
Provenance: France, Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previous provenance history: Old Germanic collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/ Timeframe
3ème millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
Jade ritual Cong with taotie decoration - Longshan period, 3000–2000 BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
