拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.

The quatrefoil cup:
- There is a small rim chip of max. approx. 0.4 x 0.3 cm.
- There is a hairline rim crack measuring max. approx. 2.2 cm.

One saucer:
- With the label 'Van der Ven Oriental Art Van der Ven' adhering to the base.

One saucer:
- There is a hairline rim crack measuring max. approx. 1.5 cm. and a related small rim chip.
- There are a few nicks to the rim and to the footring.

One cup:
- There is a hairline rim crack measuring max. approx. 2 cm.

All pieces:
- All cups and saucer have some small frits and nicks to the rims and footrings as well as some minor surface wear as may be expected.