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 to the relief decorations as expected.
-There is a small area of touch-up to the edge of the edge of the box.
-There is minor age splitting.
-There are two chips to the outer edge.
-The interior has probably been relacquered.

Box:
-There are chips and losses to the rim.
-There is age splitting to the interior and the base.
-There is some yellow filling to the carving on the base.