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 dish:
-This is in overall fairly good condition, apart from general age-related surface wear.
The bowl:
-This is in overall fairly good condition, apart from general age-related surface wear.
-There is a tiny aperture and a very faint associated crack to one character in one of the calligraphy panels, which was probably a firing flaw.