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 pot and cover:
- There are some scratches, rubbings and wear to the surface, as expected with age.

The cover:
- There is a C-shaped hairline crack to the cover, measuring approx. 9 cm long and a few fissures and associated glaze cracks which are only visible on the interior of the cover.
- There is a small shallow hole to the top of the cover, which might have occurred during the manufacturing process.