CHINA, MING-QING DYNASTY (1368-1911)

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 those pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.
< br> The tripod censer (Tianshun) - two feet have been partly broken and restuck; the surface has been polished and waxed; the inscription is partly faded.
The covered censer - the lion handles have been refixed; there are some chips to the edge and its underside of the lid; there are some expected casting faults, surface nicks and dents, some age-related old wear as expected.
The small censer - there are some traces of malachite incrustation near the handles and the feet; a few small chips near the handles.
The Zhengde censer - there is a chip to the corner of the outter mouth rim and some small chips to the raised decoration.

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