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.
< br> All these pieces have scratches and surface wear in keeping with their age.
< br> Dehua censer: three felt display pads to feet. Some discolouration to the interior of the censer in the unglazed area. A few scattered tiny iron spots. Partial old paper label to interior. A paper label to base read "P 82".
< br> Blue and white bowl with horse decoration: two paper labels to base, one reading "2/2"; the other a partial label reading "Ming". Fritting to foot ring. Very light fritting to mouth rim. A few tiny areas of glaze crawl. A shallow firing flaw to rim. A few scattered iron spots.
< br> Blue and white bowl with tree and rock decoration: two paper labels to base, on reads "P 539", the other reads "E3". Kiln grit to inside of foot ring. Areas of glaze crawl to base. A few frits to the mouth rim and a couple of glaze flakes to the rim, the largest measuring max. approx. 0.3 cm. Some pitting to interior. Scattered iron spots.
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The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale