As per images the silver foot is substantially bent out of shape. The metal does not appear to have split at this point and so could be repaired. Slight misshaping to the silver top. Very minimal loss to the enamels on the metal, only under close scrutiny. Dent to one of the canted shoulders of the main body. Ivory free from cracks. Two panels with minor loss to Shibayama, specifically one flower head and one corner of the table top.

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