拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
First:
cover:
-firing flaws
-a few nicks to the rim
-wear to the edges
-""S301C349"" has been inscribed in red ink on the interior

box:
-a few nicks to the rim
-areas of abrasion
-""s301"" and ""c349"" have been inscribed in red ink on the base

Second:
cover:
-a glaze gap, a firing flaw and an unglazed area on the collar
-a small area of restoration with associated overpainting on the collar
-a few kiln grit adhesions and a glaze gap on the interior
-""c268"" and ""s322"" have been inscribed in red ink on the interior

box:
-nicks and chips to the edge of the rim and the collar
-areas of abrasion
-a few kiln grit adhesions on the interior and on the foot
-""s322"" ""c.268"" and chinese characters zhi kou have been on the base

Third:
-expected wear to the relief decoration
-nicks and chips to the edges
-a TL test drill hole on the mouth
-a few cracks on the interior
-areas of abrasion on the mouth