CHINA, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

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.
- There is a 4 cm. wide loss of enamel to the inner foot ring, most probably due to a shock.
- There are some areas of loss of enamel to several sweetmeat dishes, especially on their reverse.
- There are some scattered small losses of enamel.
- There is a star-crack inside the cover.
- There are some crackles and thin cracks to the enamels.
- There are some small nicks to the edges and rims.
- There is little wear to the gilding, possibly associated with re-gilt areas.
- The center sweetmeat dish is warped.
- There are some surface scratches.
General age-related surface wear as can be expected.