Chinese jade brush holder with carved motifs. Cylindrical form rising upwards to a rounded rim with carved Pixiu motifs found across the exterior. Pale jade in a moist milky exterior with spots and stains of a darker hue. Fine jade gives off a moist and wet appearance that gives it a shining look. Measurements: Height: 3 1/2" Width: 3 1/2" Weight: 431 gPROVENANCE: 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.