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 minute nicks and losses to the relief decoration.
-There is touch-up to the top of the cover.
-There is an infilled area to the rim with associated touch-up.
-The area beneath the rim and the exterior of the collar has probably been relacquered.
-There are losses and chips to the lacquer on the mouth rim.

Zhadou:
-There are a few areas of restoration to the foliate rim.
-The rim has probably been relacquered with losses.
-There are chips and minor losses to the relief decoration.
-There is minor age splitting to the foot rim.