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.
- There are several small flat chips to the cover's inner rim.
- There are two small flat chips and a few very minute nicks to the jar's mouth rim.
- There are five holes drilled (one on the cover, and four on the jar), with associated frits to the holes' edges.
- There are some surface scratches.
- There are some small areas of wear to the glaze.
- There are some small firing faults, pin-size glaze gaps and short firing cracks.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.