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.
The vase:
- There is a hairline crack to one of the ring handles which has possibly accrued from a natural fissure.
- The other ring handle has a polished section.
- There is a small short gap between the lower section of one handle and the body, which might be accrued from a chip.
- There are a few small nicks to the extremities.
The cover:
- The lion has been chiped off and repaired.
- The inside of the cover has been slightly grounded to some areas.
- There are a few nicks to the extremities, predominantly to the lion's face.
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