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.
Cover:
-There are minute nicks and minor losses to the lacquer.
-The rim has probably been relacquered.
-There is expected age splitting to the interior of the cover.
-"1961.93" has been inscribed on the interior.

Box:
-The exterior of the collar has probably been relacquered.
-There are a few flakes to the mouth rim.
-There is expected age splitting to the interior.
-There are expected minute nicks and losses to the relief decoration.
-"1961.93" has been inscribed on the interior.