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.
Songhua Stone:
- There are some expected nicks, scratches and wear to the surfaces, otherwise in good overall condition.
Box:
- There are some very minute nicks to edges and surfaces of the cover.
- There are some small areas of losses with age cracks to lacquer to the inner rim of the cover, some of which have been retouched.
- There are age cracks to the interior of the cover, as can be expected.
- There are some nicks and areas of losses to the mouth rim of the box, the largest measuring approx. 0.9 cm. wide.
- There are several further area of retouchings to the mouth rim of the box, the largest measuring approx. 3x1 cm.
- There are some aged cracks to the lacquer surface, the longest at 6 o'clock which extends from the bottom edge to the interior of the box, measuring approx. 10.5 cm.
- There are lacquer losses on the edges and foot of the box with expected scratches and wear on the surface of the base.