A giant copy of a
cong, i.e. an artifact
from ancient
China,
that consist of a hollow cylinder with a square outside
(fig.),
of which it is believed that the square shape represents
the earth and the circular form heaven, as in the
ancient
fang kong qian
coins
(fig.).
Large cong, like this one in Tongli (fig.),
are found as monuments in cities and villages across
China.
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