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 are two approx. 6 cm. long vertical hairline cracks going down from the mouth rim, as well as an approx. 12 cm. long horizontal hairline crack crossing these two vertical ones.
- There is an approx. 3 cm. wide star-crack on the rim which is only visible outside.
- There are a small chip and a nick to the foot rim.
- There are some surface scratches as glaze crackles.
- The top rim is circled with a silver ring.
- The Chinese character wen is inscribed in engraved in the center of the well.
The bowl with general age-related surface wear as can be expected.
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