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.
Good overall condition.
The illustration published to the website catalogue are accurate.
There are inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
One cover has been broken and restored, and the other presents one minor crack close to the lower edge.
There are some horizontal cracks on the goddesses scene on one vase, one crack on the base of the other vase, and other very minor cracks in places. There is a very minor restoration on the upper rim of one vase 's neck, not visible when covered.
There are some chips to the alabaster with associated extremely minor losses, especially to the edges and the exposed areas.
There are some extremely minor signs of tarnishing to the bronzes in places, and upon very close inspection, one extremely minor tip of one ram's horn is missing.
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