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.
Hexagonal vase:
- several large chips to mouth rim
- one panel restored
- further restoration to bamboo-form borders, waist, foot, and a few other areas of the panels
- the interior of the foot is restored
- short firing cracks and glaze gaps to the base of the interior
- enamel flaks, and the attached bag enclosing several flakes

Double-gourd vase:
- chips to mouth rim
- enamel flakes and minor glaze gaps
- enamels slightly misfired
- kiln grit adhesions to foot
- vase leans slightly