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.
Smaller:
- a few shallow chips to the foot
- some surface abrasion with minor glaze loss to the interior and rims
- a small bump below the mouth on the interior which is original to manufacture
- glaze lines to both interior and exterior which are original to manufacture and typical for works of this type
Larger:
- a small re-stuck section with associated losses to the mouth, measuring approx. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
- a short firing crack along the contour of one fish and a few iron spots to the interior
- another short firing crack to the exterior
- a few small shallow chips and nicks to the foot rim
- glaze lines to both interior and exterior which are original to manufacture and typical for works of this type