Hand burnished Catawba clay, a large vase with double turtle form handles, each side incised with a sunflower (9.75 in.), a snake pitcher (8 in.), and a tortoise, all signed.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Caroleen Sanders is generally considered to be the Catawba Master Potter.

No apparent condition concerns.