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 these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.

The finial:
- There is a chip to the large leaf measuring max. approx. 1.5 cm. long.
- There are some nicks on the extremities.
- The stone is of a celadon tone with some natural inclusions and flawlines to the stone. There is a russet inclusion on the flower.
- The piece is 4.5 cm. long.

The melon group:
- There is a small bruise to the lower tip of the melon (approx. 0.5 cm.)
- There is a small possibly polished area by the lower section of the melon (approx. 2 cm.)
- There are some altered areas, as well as natural flawlines, cracks and inclusions to the stone.
- The piece is 10 cm. long.

The toad model:
- There is a small chip to the stem of the leaf and some further nicks on the extremities.
- There is a small polished area to the back left leg (approx. 0.5 cm.)
- The stone is of a pale tone with few mottled white inclusions and natural striations.
- The piece is 5 cm. long.