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 the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- the sheath is adhered to the blade
- the sheath is missing its tip, and has losses and cracks to both sides, some of which have been consolidated
- where visible, the blade has small chips to edges, and beigish-orange encrustation
- the bronze handle has a chip to the central motif, and blue and beigish-orange encrustation