拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
-some dents and casting flaws to the rim of the bell
-the top of the bell is chipped between the 2 dragons, a finial/small piece might be missing
-some casting flaws to the bell
-light scratches to the surface and surface wear due to use and age
-wood stand with some tiny chips
-some flakes to the lacquer of the wood stand
-surface wear and light scratches to the wood stand
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