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.
There is an approx. 16 cm. long hairline crack to the body, with an associated star-crackle only visible inside.
There are a few shallow surface nicks.
There is a chip to the foot rim, there are a few small flat chips under the foot rim, some of them old.
There are some surface scratches, a few of them deep.
There are some scattered firing spots.
The body and the foot are warped.
General age-related surface wear as can be expected.