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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
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. First: -glaze degradation -a small chip to the shoulder -a small chip to the foot -""c-522-x"" has been inscribed in black ink on the base
Second: -two hairlines extending from the mouth rim to the lower body -a few minor kiln grit adhesions to the interior and exterior -expected surface wear -a few minute nick to the foot -""c-560-x"" and ""s-5775"" have been inscribed on the base
Third: -glaze degradation -losses to the glaze -a few kiln grit adhesions -""s-5778"", ""c-521-x"" and ""HS 4/25"" have been inscribed on the base
Fourth: -a small area of restoration with associated overpainting on the mouth rim and spout -expected surface wear -a small hole to the base -"":c-120"" has been inscribed in red ink on the base