Quadrangular vase in the form of a Neolithic ritual jade object (cong)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Quadrangular vase in the form of a Neolithic ritual jade object (cong) by Isamu Noguchi, is a light gray, cylindrical vase with a flat top and a narrow circular opening. The body of the vase is square in shape with rounded corners. The surface features a textured design with horizontal ridges and vertical sections. The vase sits on a circular base. The entire surface shows a network of fine cracks. The background is a plain light grey color.