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 changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- a large section of the upper body and the mouth has been restuck with associated repairs and overpainting and two associated long cracks extending to the lower body
- expected surface abrasions and scratches consistent with age and use
- a few small areas of overpainting or possible fill-in to the body
- a few firing flaws and glaze gaps to the body
- filled-in chips, one with associated crack, and other chips to the foot
- kiln grit adhesion and firing crack to the base