With Kangxi flower mark within double cobalt blue lines on underside of tea bowl and saucer, finely potted, outside decoration of flowers against a mustard yellow ground, interiors hand-painted with flowing bird and flower decoration.

Diameter: 4.75 in. (saucer)

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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.

One very slight rim chip and slight chip to interior of foot of cup.