Difference between revisions of "MFA 35.1967, Fragment of silk, Japan (9th or 10th century)"
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− | Two gold yellow silk samples were analyzed. Berberine and other alkanoids were identified. The dyeing source was protoberberine type, likely | + | Two gold yellow silk samples were analyzed. Berberine and other alkanoids were identified. The dyeing source was protoberberine type, likely [http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Amur_cork_tree_(Phellodendrom_amurense_Rupr._Rutaceae)_LC amur cork tree]. |
== References == | == References == |
Revision as of 10:13, 24 August 2017
Artifact Information
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 35.1967. 7.8 x 10.3 cm (Gift of Yamanaka & Co.).
Textile fragment with design of flowers and cyprus fence in yellow supplementary weft patterning on yellow twill-weave silk ground.
Summary of results
Two gold yellow silk samples were analyzed. Berberine and other alkanoids were identified. The dyeing source was protoberberine type, likely amur cork tree.
References
[1] http://https://www.mfa.org/collections/object/fragment-with-wrestling-lions-and-harpies-66254