Lot 1306 A RARE BLACK JADE RITUAL VESSEL, CONG, SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)

Reference: ART1008142

Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture
The thick-walled vessel of square-sectioned tubular form, the sides divided into five registers, each carved with a stylised mask formed by raised bands and incised details, the stone of rich black colour suffused with silvery-white flecks.
Height 11 cm.

PROVENANCE
Private collection, Switzerland