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.

Cover:
The cover is a marriage.
Some flat chips to the rim.
Rectangular paper label with the handwritten inscription 'C174' on the reverse.

Ewer:
A large chip to the foot rim.
A small chip and nick to the lower extremity of the handle.
A nick to the spout's rim.
Some short deep scratches and scattered surface frits.
A paper label with the handwritten inscription 'C174' under the base.

Cover and ewer:
Traces of gilt decoration are visible.
General age-related surface wear as can be expected.