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.
left according to illustration:
- scattered repaired breaks to the shaft, decoration and head
- expected minute nicks to edges and extremities
middle left:
- repaired break and age cracks to where the ruyi head joins the scepter
- repaired breaks to the handle
- two filled in wood pieces at the corners where the lower jade plaque rests, which are original
middle right:
- repaired break and age cracks to where the ruyi head joins the scepter
- small losses, chips and nicks to the carved decoration and edges
right:
- expected small losses and chips to the raised decoration and edges