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 these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.

One libation cup:
An approx. 5 cm. long hairline crack going down from the mouth rim.
A few crackles inside the cup (not going through the paste).
The lower end of the handle broken and reattached with associated touch-ups.
The lower end of both side protruding crests with a small chip.
An old very small flat chip under the foot rim.
The andle's green chilong with : a section of its tail restored with associated touch-ups, the proper left forearm broken at elbow level and restored with associated touch-ups and overspray.

The other libation cup:
A small chip, a very small chip and a glaze nick to the mouth rim.
The lower end of one side protruding crest with a nick.

Both libation cups:
Some crackles within the enamels.
Some wear to the gilding.
Some firing spots and firing faults.
Age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.