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 censer:
Two feet restored with associated overspraying.
Some small chips, dents and flakes all around.
A drilled testing hole in a foot
The cover:
possibly a marriage with the censer.
A drilled testing hole on the rim.
Some chips on raised decoration and rims
Both pieces with:
Some glaze cracks and crackles as expected.
Few firing faults/gaps.
Remains of soil.
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