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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. Xiezhi badge: - Appears to be in overall good condition - The two parts of the badge have been sewn together with blue thread, which is now visible Lion badge: - Appears to be in overall good condition - Some minute losses to the border - A small portion of the design has been concealed when the two sides of the badge were sewn together Bear badges: - Appear to be in overall good condition - A few small splits and some minute losses to the border Leopard badge: - Slightly faded overall, particularly the red pigment - Two areas of conservation, visible on the reverse - A few minute splits and losses to the border and the central seam Qilin badge: - A tear with an associated area of loss to the right side of the badge, and holes to the center near the rock, the hoof, the lishui, and a few other small losses - Loss to the edge of the upper border - Slightly faded overall
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