KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1662-1722)

Edward A. Behr was a collector of diverse works of art from ukiyo-e prints and Chinese ceramics, to important old master and American prints and paintings. He regularly visited galleries and auction rooms in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Behr periodically gifted the Brooklyn Museum with pieces from his collection, the acquisition dates are recorded from 1941 to 1963.