The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- The book-shaped box with cracks and chips around the hinges, some small chips to the rims and surface wear and rubbing to the lacquer.
- The box shaped as a three-volume book has chips and wear to the rims and the corners, as well as surface wear and rubbing to the lacquer.
- The suzuribako has surface wear, scratches and small dents to the lacquer, small chips to corner and rim, small chips around recess for inkslate, inkslate missing.