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.
Cover:
-There are nicks and chips to the relief decoration as well as the rim.
-There are some areas of touch-up to the lacquer.
-There is some age splitting, most notably to the rim.
-The interior has probably been relacquered with some minor age splitting and scratches.
-"1959.562" has been inscribed on the interior.

Box:
-There are a few chips to the mouth rim.
-There are some areas of touch-up to the lacquer.
-There is some age splitting, most notably to the rim.
-The interior has probably been relacquered with some minor age splitting and scratches.
-The base has probably been relacquered.
-"1959.562" has been inscribed on the base.