Clay Product Condition Assessment Guidelines

Dictionary Definition:

Mint - Unmarred as if fresh from mint.

As it pertains to Clay Products:

Clay products in Mint condition are absolutely free from defect.

Items in Mint condition will have no repairs. Defects that would EXCLUDE a piece from consideration as Mint are listed in the Damage Definition section but here is a short list:

	under-glaze chips or cracks
	glaze skips
	glaze irregularities
	irregular shape
	post-production alterations
	chips
	cracks
	hair lines
	etc.

Definition of "Mint" Condition