拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
All: Appear to be in overall good condition, with expected minute nicks to the edges and extremities
Rectangular plaque: - A few small losses to the prunus branches
- A few fine and inherent fissures
A bi with chilong:
- A few small losses to the carved dragon, a few areas might have been re-carved and the bi might have been slightly reshaped
- A few fine cracks or fissures
Circular plaque:
- A small drilled hole on opposite sides for attachment purposes
- Expected light rubbing to the gilt
- A few short and fine fissures inherent in the material