CHINA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
Teabowls and saucers:
- Some very small scattered chips
- Light rubbing, scratches and wear to the enamel and the gilding
- A few firing imperfections including one teabowl with a small firing crack to the rim (approx 1/8 in.) and another very tiny one at the bottom.
- A few areas of old adhesive to one saucer
Spice box and cover:
- Expected surface abarsion and wear to the enamel decoration with a few small areas of touch-up
- Some minor chips, nicks, and firing imperfections to the body
- The pierced cover has been restored
Tea caddies:
- The tea caddies appear to be in overall good condition.
- One cover has been broken and restored.