Pair of Vases in Shape of Cong: Southern Celadon Ware

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of Vases in Shape of Cong: Southern Celadon Ware

Date
1271–1368
Medium
glazed buff stoneware
Culture
China, Zhejiang province, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Department
Chinese Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art

This pair of cong -shaped vases was inspired by Neolithic jades of the Liangzhu culture. They reflect the Song scholar’s interest in antiquity and archaeology.

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