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 is a glaze gap to the mouth rim.
-There are a few uneven potting flaws to the mouth rim.
-There are surface scratches.
-There is a small glaze gap to where the bowl joins the foot.
-There is a shallow chip to the foot rim.
-"37.803" has been inscribed on the base.

One dish:
-There are a few chips and nicks to the mouth rim.
-There is wear to the gilding.
-There are a few chips to the foot rim.
-"64.634" has been inscribed on the base.

Other dish:
-There is a hairline extending from the mouth rim to the interior.
-There is a chip and a few nicks to the mouth rim.
-There is wear to the gilding.
-There are surface scratches.
-There are a few glaze flakes to the foot.
-There is a chip and a few nicks to the foot rim.