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 changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
There is a very thin age crack to the tail on the back side.
There is a very minute surface dent to the tail on the back side.
There are a few minute surface nicks, mainly around the holes and some areas of the scales.
There are some areas of wear to the gilt-lacquer on the back side.
The netsuke is in good overall condition with general age-related surface wear as can be expected.