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.
Vase:
- a few cracks, including a long one that extends from the mouth all the way down across the base to the opposite side
- a slightly curved in area to one side, which should be original to manufacture
- a few minute nicks to edges
- two lightly polished areas to the foot
- other natural fissures and inclusions to the stone

Plaque:
- a restored crack to the middle of the plaque
- a few minute nicks to edges
- an area of irregularity to one side near the bottom
- natural inclusions to the stone

Axe:
- two knocks near the top on one side with associated polishing and possibly recarving
- two other recarved areas
- a few cracks and polished chips to the edges and corners
- some fissures and inclusions, which are inherent to the stone