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 the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
The bowl has been broken into four pieces and restuck with associated restoration, overspraying and touch-ups.
There are a few other restorations, including two restored chips with associated approx. 8 cm and 9 cm long hairlines.
There is a short and fine firing crack to the foot rim, foot rim has been polished.
Some areas of extensive wear to the enamels.
Three labels to the base:
- a rectangular paper label reading 'X172'
- a circular paper label reading 'The Palmer Family Collection - Online I / CHRISTIE'S HK / S 23835 / Lot 1506 / Autumn 2024'
- a rectangular paper label with the handwritten inscription 'Finest Quality bowl, Ming / period enamelled in / brilliant colours'
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.