Lot 31. Two jade cong, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier; The larger, 43⁄8 in. (11.1 cm.) high, cloth boxes. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Price Realised USD 68,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020

Each cong has flat sides and a shallow collar at each end. One stone is of mottled brown and greyish-green tone, the other is of reddish-orange and pale green tone.

Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.

Provenance: The Irving Collection, New York, by 1987.

Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection. 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020