As can be seen in the illustration, there is some creasing overall, consistent with the age and nature of the handscroll being rolled and unrolled repeatedly, there are some small paper losses in place, some minor wormage, some of the vertical crease marks with associated retouching, minor soiling, there are some holes with associated retouching in places, the front and end paper mounting with some minor toning, slight soiling and minor wormage.
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