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.
-The cylindrical bottle appears to be in overall good condition, with some dirt and abrasion to the base -and the number 31.148A in red
-The surface of the Yixing bottle appears to be dirty overall, with some filling and chips on one side of the foot, the number 31.113 in red on the base and remnants of another number above the foot The top of the mouth is re-painted in red.
-The realgar glass bottle appears to be in good condition, with some minute nibbles to the exterior mouth rim, the number 31.137A in red on the base and above the foot
-The blue glass snuff bottle with chips of varying sizes to the mouth rim and foot rim, and the number 31.122 in red above the foot and faintly on the base.