The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- The 'Liu Hai' dish has some scattered iron spots, kiln dust; there is some flaking of the enamels.
- The 'fish and peony' dish has a fritted rim, some misfiring of the enamels and some fading of the enamels; a firing crack is on the base.
- The foliate dish has a fritted rim with some grazed chips.
- The square dish has some flaking of the enamels and some tensions cracks to the glaze in the corners.