A pair of comparison photographs, released by the Oriental Institute, Chicago, showed significant damage (as of the day of return, 12 June 2003) to the top and bottom of the vessel.
Sepasang foto pembanding, dirilis oleh University of Chicago Oriental Institute, memperlihatkan kerusakan besar (pada hari pengembalian, 12 Juni 2003) pada bagian mulut dan dasar bejana.