The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
-Mould spots and patches can be observed throughout the scrolls, particularly in first and eighth scrolls where there is severe mould damage in the upper left quadrants.
-There are places of minor silk loss and distortion.
-On the eighth scroll, there is a horizontal crack in the lower half and a vertical crack in the upper right quadrant.
-The work is in overall fair condition.
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