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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
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. Larger: - a small shallow chip and a few nicks to mouth rim - a shallow chip and some kiln grits to foot and underside of base - an area of irregularity or minor polishing to the flange of cover Smaller: - a tiny shallow chip and a nick to the flange of cover Both: - a few firing cracks characteristics for works of this type - jar and cover are possibly a marriage