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 minute raised kiln grit adhesion.
-There is a small potting flaw to one side of the lower section of the vase.
-There is residue of old glue to the foot rim.
-"693" and "25.1483" have been inscribed on the base.

Second:
-There is a small nick to the mouth rim.
-There are minute chips to the handles, particularly to the rings.
-There is wear to the feet.
-"324" and "25.951" have been inscribed on the base.

Third:
-There is a nick and a short hairline crack to the mouth rim.
-There is a knock to the central raised section.
-There are two chips and wear to the foot rim.
-"25.1481" has been inscribed on the base.

Fourth:
-There are areas of misfiring around the shoulder.
-There are chips to the foot rim.
-"64.553" has been inscribed on the base.