Kangxi period (1661-1772), three underglaze blue hand-painted plates with floral patterns and medallion around the interior edges, on the underside are painted Buddhist motifs, marked on bottom with blue flower within two blue circles.

9 in. diameter

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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

Rim chips to one plate; minor rim chips on other plates.