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.
An approx. 4 cm. long hairline going down from the mouth rim, with associated minute losses along the crack line, and an associated very small restuck chip to the mouth rim.
A nick and an old flat chip under the foot ring.
A few small surface chips and a few nicks and flakes to the mouth rim.
A few frits and nicks to the side handles.
A few kiln grit adhesions inside the censer.
Some deep scratches.
Age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.