There is some slight creasing (particularly along the rightmost edge) consistent with age and the nature of handscrolls being rolled and unrolled repeatedly, some toning to the silk overall, some soiling in places particularly along the bottom edge, some slight marks in places, a few small areas with very minor rubbing to pigments, as can be seen in the illustrations there is an area of light staining beneath the palanquin and next to the man crouching to the left, the gold front paper slight with some slight discolouration to the gold.
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