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.
'Chicken-blood' seal:
-There are shallow chips and nicks to the edges.
-There are natural inclusions, which are inherent to the material.
-There are a few surface scractches.
-There are seal paste remnants in the crevasses in the seal face

Tianhuang seal:
-There minor chips to the edges.
-There is one fissure extending from the seal face to the body.