SONG-MING DYNASTY （960-1644）

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.
Celadon-glazed bird-form box and cover
Cover:
-There are some chips to the mouth rims
-There are some scratches and wears to the surface
Box:
-There are some chips to the mouth rims and the base
-There is a firing cracks to the base
-There is a vertical hairline to the side of the box

Qingbai-glazed 'peony' box and cover
Cover:
-There are some chips to the mouth rims
Box
-There are chips to mouth and foot rims

Qingbai-glazed ‘phoenix’ box and cover
Cover
-There are some chips and restored
-There are chips to mouth rims
-There are some scratches and wears to the surface
Box
-There are chips to mouth and foot rims
-There are some scratches and wears to the surface

Qingbai melon-shaped box and cover
-There is a firing crack to the cover
- There are some chips to the mouth rims and the base

Longquan 'dragon' box and cover
-There are some chips to the mouth rims of the cover and the box

Ding-type glazed box and cover
Cover:
-There are two areas restored
- There are some glaze gaps and firing cracks, which are original to manufacture
-There are some nicks to the mouth rim
Box:
-There are some nicks to the mouth rims
-There are some chips to base
- There are some glaze gaps and firing cracks, which are original to manufacture