The Jade Cong Pendant

The Jade Cong PendantArtwork The Jade Cong symbolizes earth worship, represents the authority of the Empress, and is associated with female ancestors. The jade cong is a cylindrical jade artifact with a square exterior and round interior, used in ancient times for rituals dedicated to deities. Dating back approximately 5,100 years to the middle to late Neolithic period, jade congs appeared in large quantities in the Liangzhu culture of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the Shixia

their movements rendered with a dreamlike quality

reimagined and retold by one of its finest contemporary artists

As an esteemed Member of the China Art Association

have garnered international acclaim and have been collected by esteemed art institutions across various countries

Mo Xiong stands as a beacon in the world of contemporary Chinese art

One of Ma Guangqi's notable achievements is his ability to convey the essence of "cold landscape" with a distinctive personality

emphasizing the heavenly fragrance and prosperity symbolized by the peony

The artist uses simple yet expressive brushstrokes to outline the forms of several shrimp

another stalwart in the realm of traditional art

inviting viewers to immerse themselves in tales of historical moments

where ink is used to depict magnificent mountains and mist-covered scenery

and deep contemplation