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 is a shallow chip with associated touch-up and a minor horizontal crack to the mouth rim.
-There are some minor losses to the glaze, particularly to the raised elements.
-"918-k" and "24.377" have been inscribed on the base.

Second:
-There is wear to the mouth rim.
-There are some scattered pinprick holes.
-There is residue of old glue to the foot rim.
-"24.382" and "483" have been inscribed on the base.

Third:
Cover:
-There is wear to the surface, and to the mouth rim.
-"25.1013 B" has been inscribed on the interior.

Box:
-There is a small glaze gap on the interior.
-There is wear to the foot rim.
-"25.1013" has been inscribed on the base.

Fourth:
-There is a hairline to the exterior.
-There are some scattered pinprick holes.
-"488" and "24.403" have been inscribed on the base.


Fifth:
-There are some light surface scratches.
-"900k" and "24.400" have been inscribed on the base.