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.
blue and white vase:
-There is a small shallow chip on the outer foot rim with an associated short firing crack.
-Otherwise in good overall condition.

celadon vase:
-In good overall condition with only minor wear and scratches as can be expected.
-The base is incised with the characters ‘Siyou Xuan’ above the apocryphal Chenghua mark.