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.
-both hairpins have some expected areas of minor loss to the kingfisher feather and to the jade ornaments
-as illustrated, there is loss to the mouth and neck of the white jade base on one hairpin
-both with some losses to the hands of the figures
-as illustrated, both have some losses to the sea pearls and tourmaline beads