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 the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- the mouth was broken into several pieces and restuck with associated restoration, as well as losses and hairline cracks
- there are other several gilt-lacquer repairs
- chips, hairline cracks, glaze gaps and kiln grit adhesions to the foot and base
- '1960.25.12' is written in red enamel on the base