Beautiful time honed patina. No major issues detected. Loss, cracks and wear. Hands lost to time. Animal at side lost to time. Loss to gilts and paints. Old age cracks. DISCLAIMER We do our best to disclose anything that will impact value and/or desirability. Ages and descriptions stated are our opinions based on over 30 years experience in selling antiques. All items are sold "as is". You the buyer are ultimately responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with our opinions BEFORE placing a bid. China buyers please note: China has strict rules and regulations for incoming packages. To our current knowledge, the shipped item cannot be described as “artwork”. Additionally, we’ve been advised the written value of the package cannot exceed US$125. Therefore, shipping to China will be with this understanding and is 100% at your risk and responsibility should you decide to proceed. If this doesn't appeal to you, please do not bid on this lot. Even with very careful packing, although very rare, damage issues can occur. Shipping is with this in mind. A tracking number will be provided with the package which can be checked via the Taiwan computer database in English and/or Chinese and your own country database. Please follow up and track accordingly. Any return charges or fees incurred for a returned package are the buyer's responsibility. Please contact me immediately with any issues so that I may assist to help resolve were possible.