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 bowl:
- There is a rhombic pictogram and traces of a calligraphy written to the unglazed base.
- There are a few shallow chips and glaze frits to the mouth rim, the largest measuring approx. 0.5 cm diam.

The dish:
- The base rim has been polished.
- There is a hairline crack to the mouth rim measuring approx. 3 cm. long.
- There is a flaw line under the glaze and some glaze frits to the mouth rim.

Both have some general age-related surface wear.