Pair of Vases in Shape of Cong: Southern Celadon Ware
Unknown Artist
1271–1368
Medium
glazed buff stoneware
Dimensions
h. 18.4 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
John L. Severance Fund
Accession Number
1957.46
About this artwork
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.