The 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.
Cleveland Museum of Art
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1915.630
Im selben Saal · 241A Arts of Ancient China, Cleveland Museum of Art