MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

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 polish of the vessel is soft and attractive.
- The stone is an attractive pale celadon tone with cloudy white flecks and fissures.
- There is a ground chip to the extremity of the handle and a ground section to the exterior of the foot ring.
- There is a chip to the mouth rim (max. approx. 0.8 cm. x 0.3 cm.) with an associated old crack running down the side of the vessel to the base.
- There is an old crack running along the line of a fissure through the sides of the vessel and through the base.
- There are scattered tiny nicks to extremities as expected with its age.