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.
The Censer:
- one small chip and one re-stuck chip, and burst bubbles to mouth rim
- re-stuck chip a middle join
- lower section with chip to exterior edge, minute flecks to dragon and flecks around holes for side handles
- lacking side handles
- small chips to the toes of the feet
The Vases:
- slight lean
- very minute chips to raised decoration
- small chip above foot likely from production
- remnants of glue on interior possibly from production
- one vase with upper section detached along natural seam
The Candle Sticks:
- small chips, primarily to the upper mouth edge
- 3 in. high re-stuck section to the bottom of one of the upper portions
- expected light surface wear and rubbing