Copper: Ukiyo-e colorant

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Great Wave by Katsushika Hokusai

Copper 雲母(kira or unmo): Flakes or powdered metallics are often found in deluxe editions and surimono prints.

For more information see: Copper

Examples of Copper in Ukiyo-e Prints

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Analysis

X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect mercury, which is an indication for the presence of vermilion (HgS).

Other Images of Copper

List of Prints

List of prints where indigo was detected

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