The ceramic is sound. There are a few scattered air bubbles and a network of stable craquelures in the blue pigment, inherent to the firing process. There is some surface dust. There is a dot of pigment loss in the blue pigment below the bird's head. There is an original handling hole on the underside and the "RAQ" of the signature is slightly faded. This work is in good condition and could benefit from a light clean.
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