A Chinese jade cong dating from the Liangzhu culture. The cong features 2 bands of taotie on each corner. Dimensions are: 1 1/2 inches tall X 1 inches wide, 3.8 cm tall X 2.5 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Age-appropriate wear. Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas. Items were collected by his father over 30 years ago. Two similar jade Cong from the Liangzhu Culture are illustrated in _Zhong Guo Yu Qi Quan Ji_, Vol. 1, Hebei: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 1993, pg. 102 (fig. 1). To view additional photos, please see the following link:https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1