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 changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- small spots of pulling to the glaze
- a firing crack along the luting line between the rim and the bowl on the reverse, and a few further small firing cracks on the base caused by the manufacturing process of this unusually large dish
- some areas of kiln grit adhesion as to be expected
- restoration around the rim with associated areas of overpainting and overspray, with possible use of composite material
- general surface wear and scratches in keeping with age
- a few tiny chips to the foot rim