Dimensions: CHINESE BEAST SHAPE MALACHITE TABLE ITEM
12 cm L x 10 cm W 5 cm H x Weight 530 gram
A chinese beast shape malachite table item with hardwood stand .This ornament is made of large pieces of malachite. The stone color is dark green, the texture is exquisite, and the patina is quaint and elegant. The design is unique, the carving is superb, the knife work is deep and precipitous, and the ornaments are ancient and thick, which is quite interesting. The wooden base matches with the dark green stone color, which makes it more ancient. Put it on the desk, it can be used or appreciated, adding more literary interest.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.