CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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 since its initial manufacture.
Larger:
- a chip (approx. 1 in./2.5 cm. wide) to the lower mouth rim
- a few hairlines (the longest approx. 3 in./7.6 cm.) extend from the mouth to the body
- a linear flaw and a bump under the glaze with minor glaze chip to the interior on the well
- a small shallow glaze chip to all three feet
- leans slightly
Smaller:
- two legs with firing cracks surrounding where they join the body and with further fine cracks/hairlines branching out to the lower body
- one of the aforementioned leg has associated loss to glaze on the lower body
- two chips to one foot and short firing cracks to another, all three feet with expected wear on the bottom
- a few shallow chips to the bi-form unglazed area of the underside of the base
- a few scattered glaze gaps and some irregularities to the mouth rim and shoulder
- leans slightly and the glaze on one side appears to be slightly misfired
Charger:
- the charger has been broken into several large sections and restored, with possibly some made-up areas
- the charger is misfired and slightly warped