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.
First:
-chip to the exterior foot rim
-one hairline extending from the mouth rim
-pin prick holes and iron spots to the interior and exterior
-kiln grit adhesion on the interior
- areas of buffing on the foot

Second:
-A section of restoration with assoicated mouth rim hairline and overpainting on one side
-small section of polish to the mouth rim.
-Polished chip and minute nicks to the foor rim
-Foot rim has been lightly polished
-expected surface abrasion and light wear