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.
The large vase:
The mouth rim and foot rim are later mounted with metal.
There are some small chips/nicks to the edges and raised decoration.
The small vase:
There are some damages and elements missing to the relief decoration (probably originally a chilong) and the surface has been polished.
There are a few chips to the foot rim that have been polished.
There are some nicks/chips to the rims and extremities, the largest measuring 0.8 cm x 0.3 cm.
There is a tiny bruise to the edge of the tassel measuring 0.4 cm x 0.2 cm.

All:
Both vases have some surface wear and scratches as expected.
With a wood stand.