CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

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.
- The tip of the beak has been ground down.
- There are some minute chips and a few nicks to the edges, mainly to the base.
- There are natural cracks within the stone.
- There are some natural flaw lines within the stone.
- There are some natural russet inclusions within the stone.
- General age-related surface wear as can be expected.