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:
-There are a few areas of restoration on the mouth rim.
-There is a star crack to the neck, one extending to the mid-body, with associated loss.
-There are a few areas of abrasion, with associated losses to the enamels.
-There are scattered pinprick holes.
-There are a few chips to the foot, the base might be later painted.

Second:
-One section of the neck has been broken off and restuck with associated restoration.
-There are nicks to the relief decoration.
-There is a U-shaped crack extending from the base to the body with associated touch-up.
-There are chips to the base.
-"76.574" has been inscribed on the base.