EXTRAORDINARY, Antique Chinese jade carved lidded vase with a dragon motif. Rounded body leading to an elliptic lid and dragon finial. Carved dragon flanked at the side while grasping its claw against the surface. Dragons symbolize the emperor, son of heaven and can also represent luck and good fortune. Carved details found at the bottom of the rounded body in uniform fashion. The Jade vase shows moist milky exterior with clean even tone color. Measurements: Height: 11" Width: 5" Weight: 1.61 kgPROVENANCE: Jim Francis (Dec 24, 1944 - June 14, 2018) Resident of the Atlanta Metro area for numerous years.
Jim Francis was a true scholar having a degree in English. His early career started as a professor at a community college in Kentucky. During the Vietnam era, he became an instructor for the US Air Force. When computers were first becoming popular Jim became a software engineer which lead him to a career in being a method analyst for a major hospital group. While working with Doctors from different cultures Jim became an avid collector of Chinese items, His widow has placed his treasured articles to be sold at auction. The Collections of Mr. Jim Francis are presented and offered up to auction from Lot-101 through Lot-128.