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 minute frit to the mouth rim.
-There is a very small glaze gap to the shoulder.
-"00.1378" has been inscribed on the base.

Second:
-There are glaze gaps and abrasions to the rims of the raised section on the neck.
-There are a few minute frits to the lower section of the body above the foot.
-There is a chip and a few minute nicks as well as a short firing crack to the foot rim.
-"00.1373" has been inscribed on the base.

Third:
Cover:
-There are a few chips to the rim and collar.
-There is a perforated hole to the cover, most likely inherent to manufacture.

Ewer:
-There are a few chips to the mouth rim.
-There is a chip and a few minute nicks to the tip of the spout.
-There are losses to the glaze on the end of the handle.
-There is wear to the foot rim.
-There are pinprick holes to the base.