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 first Imari teapot (with upright handle) with a small nick to the tip of the spout, some small chips to the footrim, wear to the enamels and rubbing to the gilt.
- The second Imari teapot (with peony) with a firing crack around the handle, kiln dust adhering to the base, surface wear and some flaking to the enamels and rubbing to the gilt. A chip to the cover of approx. 1.5 x 0.5 cm.
- The Arita teapot with small chips to the spout, surface wear, wear and some flaking to the enamels and rubbing to the gilt.