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.
Ink palette:
- Appears in overall good condition
- Some irregularities due to firing, including fritting and associated small shallow chips to the edges, some flaws to the inner mouth rim and grinding surface, and a few bumps to the underside
- Some expected light surface scratches and abrasions, and wear to the grinding surface, all consistent with age and use

Door pulls:
One: in overall good condition except for a tiny shallow glaze chip or flake to the inner mouth rim
The other: A ship to one corner, and some fritting or small shallow chips to the inner mouth rim