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 the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- As seen in the illustration, there is some loss to the pigments, scratching and chips/pitting to the surface, as well as chips to edges
- there is overspraying/ pigments being refreshed around the mouth, particularly to the inner mouth
- there are two networks of fine cracks to the base, only visible on the exterior
- some expected surface degratdation near the base
- two illegible characters following "790 ehhh" are written on the base in black ink