Adam's FINE ASIAN ART November 18 2024

253 良渚文化發源於四千年前的江浙地區，其中以「琮」最具代表 性。琮最初是用作祭祀土地的禮器，後來演變成玉勒形式，成為 佩飾。此玉器質地優良，部分有沁色，器形為柱狀，上下貫穿圓 孔，外方內圓，呈現典型的琮式結構。上下有短射，外壁均勻分 布淺浮雕的簡化神人面紋，紋飾分為三節，每節上方飾有兩道凹 凸交錯的弦紋。外壁轉角處雕刻出大鼻的神人面紋，雙眼簡化未 雕，這是良渚文化「神徽」的標誌性紋飾，體現了深厚的原始宗 教此 和玉 社琮 會作 內為 涵良 。渚文化的代表性器物，蘊含著通達天地神靈的文 化意涵。雖然器體較小，但雕琢工藝極其精細，輪廓清晰，放大 觀察可見手工雕刻的痕跡。整體造型古樸端莊，紋飾神秘深沉， 展現了良渚玉器素雅高古的特質，堪稱琮式玉勒中的佳作。 As a representative artifact of the Liangzhu culture, the jade cong carries cultural significance, believed to connect heav- en, earth, and the divine. Despite its small size, the crafts- manship is exceptionally meticulous, with well-defined contours. Upon close examination, hand-carved marks are visible. The overall design is elegant and austere, exuding an air of mystery and antiquity, reflecting the simple yet refined characteristics of Liangzhu jade art. This piece stands out as a fine example among cong-style jade ornaments.