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 metal mount on the mouth and an area of overpainting below the mouth suggest there might be old chips or imperfection to the mouth; this censer has not been examined without the mouth
- some minor loss and rubbing the enamels
- a few small enamel flakes, particularly to the upright petals
- two small minor shallow chips to the foot rim and the foot rim has been polished
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