Large square shaped Chinese jade brush pot on a hardwood stand. Four panels depicting humble architectural buildings nestled upon waterside mountainous landscape in reliefs around the exterior of the pot. Incredible care and detail put into the carvings on each side. Jade is a milky pale-creamy-celadon color with a moist appearance with attractive sporadic reddish-russet hues. All resting upon a fitted hardwood stand. Measurements: Height: 8 1/8" Width: 5 5/8" Depth: 5 5/8" Stand Height: 1 1/4" Width: 5 3/4" Depth: 5 3/4" Weight: 344 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. For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0