Sacred World Art Collection: Recent Donations
- August 13, 2024 - December 20, 2024
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Graduate Theological Union, First Level Hewlett Building -
On Site Exhibition
Small stone/jade white cong. A similar object found in a tomb in China is described as follows: "First used in the Neolithic Period. Ancient Chinese believe that the sky envelops the square ground like a lid. The shape of Cong follows such opinion. Its outer edge is square and the inner edge is rounded. In the ancient ceremonies, Bi was used to offer sacrifice to the heaven while Cong to the earth. " (https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/jade-cong-with-patterns-of-animal-face/3QEN-Bi0MlltfQ)
- Subject Matter: Mandala, China, Neolithic
- Inventory Number: 2024.049
- Collections: Sacred World Art Collection