LATE MING-QING DYNASTY

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:
-There are a few frits and pinprick holes.
-There are a few minor firing cracks, particularly to the reticulated decoration.
-There is a shallow chip to one vertical edge.
-There are a few nicks to the edges of the base.
-"391" and "24.380" have been inscribed on the base.

Second:
-There are some nicks to the edges.
-There is a vertical hairline extending from the base to the side.
-There is a curved glaze line extending from the base to the side.
-The base is probably later attached.
-"163" and "24.378" have been inscribed on the base.

Third:
-There is a short firing crack to the mouth rim.
-There is loss to the brocade ball reticulated details.
-There are a few glaze lines.
-There are a few nicks to the foot rim.
-"254", "25.1485" and "1488" have been inscribed on the base.

Fourth:
Cover:
-There are losses to the glaze, particularly to the relief decoration and edges.
-There is a chip to the upper lip of the Buddhist lion.
-"25.1019B" has been inscribed on the interior.

Box:
-There are a few nicks to the mouth rim with some minor associated losses of glaze.
-There are a few nicks to the foot rim.
-"209" and "25.1019" have been inscribed on the base.

Fifth:
-There is some wear to the mouth rim.
-There are some losses to the glaze, particularly to the relief decoration.
-There is residue of old glue to the foot rim.