The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.

Cover:
The finial and two corners broken and restored with associated touch-ups and overspraying.
A rectangular paper label reading '(X)186' inside the cover.

Teapot:
An approx. 2 cm. horizontal hairline and an approx. 4.5 cm. long horizontal hairline to the body.
An underglaze nick inside the mouth rim.
A firing crack under the base.
A rectangular paper label reading '(X)186' and a rectangular paper label reading 'CHINESE PORCELAIN / of the Ming period.' under the base.

General age-related surface wear, scratches and minute firing faults as can be expected.