A CHINESE ARCHAIC JADE CONG

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PROVENANCE: The private collection of Earl Sorensen, based in Atlanta, Georgia, represents decades of dedicated collecting in the fields of Buddhist art and Chinese jade. An international businessman who frequently traveled throughout Asia during the 1960s, Sorensen developed a deep appreciation for Eastern art and culture through his extensive business activities.During a business trip to western China, he was presented with a Buddha statue by a local monk. This meaningful gift sparked a lifelong passion for Buddhist artifacts, Chinese jades, and other works reflecting the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of Asia. Over the following decades, he carefully assembled a distinguished collection, acquiring pieces that reflected both aesthetic beauty and historical significance.As he prepares for retirement and relocation to Florida, Mr. Sorensen has chosen to share his cherished collection with the next generation of collectors.The Earl Sorensen Collection is offered in this auction as Lots 267?271 and Lots 401?434. H. 6.27 cm. W. 9.2 cm. T. 8.93 cm. Weight 911 grams. This ceremonial jade cong features the iconic square outer form with a smooth cylindrical central bore. Its surface is heavily coated in chalky white calcified patina, interspersed with russet mineral staining along the top rim. Each vertical panel bears meticulously incised stylized deity mask motifs, complete with circular eyes and textured scrollwork framed by linear band borders. The edges are softly rounded from ancient grinding, and the fine repetitive engraving demonstrates masterful miniature jade carving. As a sacred ritual vessel, it embodies profound ancient spiritual iconography and represents the pinnacle of symbolic archaic jade craftsmanship.

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