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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. - The pair of vases appear to be in overall good condition - Both vases have the expected minor firing imperfections including irons spots, burst glaze bubbles, and glaze imperfections, which are inherent to manufacture - Both with some light polishing to the foot rim One: - A chip to the bottom of one handle with associated touch up - A minor nick to the foot rim The other: - A small glaze chip with associated crack on the interior mouth rim