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 the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- As seen in the illustration, there is some loss to the pigments and scratching to the surface, as well as some earth encrustation.
- There are a few nicks to the rim and a few chips to the foot.
- There is an approx. 3" horizontal crack at the top of the foot on the exterior, as well as a small, shallow hole to the interior of the neck and the base, which appear to be inherent to manufacture.
- There is a network of thin lines on the body and the base, which appear to be adehsions or scratches from burial.