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 tone of the cobalt blue is particularly vivid and bright.
- There is an old riveted restored triangular section to the rim measuring max. approx. 11.5 cm. x 6.5 cm. with associated shallow chips and small area of discolouration.
- There are several shallow chips to the base, the longest measuring max. approx. 2 cm. x 0.5 cm.
- There is shallow chip to the centre of the body with an associated area of glaze discolouration.
- There are some old, barely visible paint marks in places.
- There is some rubbing to the rim and scratches in keeping with its age.