Table 1 Damage survey performed on the Bala Shanghaya PLM before restoration
From: Scientific restoration of engraved palm leaf manuscripts
No. | Area of Damage | Location of Damage | Main Types of Damage | Damage Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1# | 30% | Periphery of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Fraying Fibers, Tearing, Wear of Holes | severe damage |
2# | 10% | Periphery of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Fraying Fibers, Wear of Holes | moderate damage |
3# | 10% | Left and right ends of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Wear of Holes | moderate damage |
4# | 10% | Left and right ends of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Fraying Fibers, Wear of Holes | moderate damage |
5# | 5% | Left and right ends of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Wear of Holes | moderate damage |
6# | 5% | Periphery of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Fraying Fibers, Wear of Holes | minor damage |
7# | 2% | Left and right ends of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Wear of Holes | minor damage |
8# | 2% | Left and right ends of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Fraying Fibers, Wear of Holes | minor damage |
9# | 2% | Left and right ends of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Fraying Fibers, Wear of Holes | minor damage |
10# | 5% | Left and right ends of the leaf | Staining, Missing Fragments, Wear of Holes | minor damage |
