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| − | Gamboge (): A yellow-orange gum-resin produced by several species of ''Garcinia'' tree found in India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Ceylon. Gamboge was used as a yellow pigment as early as the 8th century in Asia and Japan. It was regularly imported to Europe in the 17th century but a few earlier deliveries may have occurred. Gamboge is composed of a yellow resinous component (70-80%; morelloflavone) and a clear water-soluble [[gum]] (20%). Gamboge is marketed in the form of dull, brownish-yellow cakes or lumps. When powdered, it has a rich golden color. Gamboge is used as a transparent colorant in glazes, varnishes, and watercolors. The carbohydrate gum acts as a natural binder. The yellow color fades when exposed to light or [[ozone]]. In some cases it has recovered its color when placed in the dark. | + | Gamboge (''shio''): A yellow-orange gum-resin produced by several species of ''Garcinia'' tree found in India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Ceylon. Gamboge was used as a yellow pigment as early as the 8th century in Asia and Japan. It was regularly imported to Europe in the 17th century but a few earlier deliveries may have occurred. Gamboge is composed of a yellow resinous component (70-80%; morelloflavone) and a clear water-soluble [[gum]] (20%). Gamboge is marketed in the form of dull, brownish-yellow cakes or lumps. When powdered, it has a rich golden color. Gamboge is used as a transparent colorant in glazes, varnishes, and watercolors. The carbohydrate gum acts as a natural binder. The yellow color fades when exposed to light or [[ozone]]. In some cases it has recovered its color when placed in the dark. |
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File:gamboge_pieces_1.jpg|Gamboge pieces | File:gamboge_pieces_1.jpg|Gamboge pieces | ||
File:296 gamboge.jpg|Gamboge, powdered | File:296 gamboge.jpg|Gamboge, powdered | ||
| − | File:Gamboge C100x.jpg|Gamboge | + | File:Gamboge C100x.jpg|Gamboge Vis (left) UV (right) |
| − | File:15_Powd_gamboge_200X.jpg| | + | File:15_Powd_gamboge_200X.jpg|Gamboge, transmitted light |
File:gamboge_dyed paper.jpg|Gamboge | File:gamboge_dyed paper.jpg|Gamboge | ||
Gamboge color.PNG|EEM Color | Gamboge color.PNG|EEM Color | ||
Revision as of 12:29, 29 April 2020
Description
Gamboge (shio): A yellow-orange gum-resin produced by several species of Garcinia tree found in India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Ceylon. Gamboge was used as a yellow pigment as early as the 8th century in Asia and Japan. It was regularly imported to Europe in the 17th century but a few earlier deliveries may have occurred. Gamboge is composed of a yellow resinous component (70-80%; morelloflavone) and a clear water-soluble Gum (20%). Gamboge is marketed in the form of dull, brownish-yellow cakes or lumps. When powdered, it has a rich golden color. Gamboge is used as a transparent colorant in glazes, varnishes, and watercolors. The carbohydrate gum acts as a natural binder. The yellow color fades when exposed to light or Ozone. In some cases it has recovered its color when placed in the dark.
Gamboge pieces
Gamboge, powdered
Gamboge Vis (left) UV (right)
Gamboge, transmitted light
Gamboge
EEM Color
Examples
Pages in category "Gamboge: Ukiyo-e colorant"
The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
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- Kiyomasu I, Courtesan Reading a Poem, 28.198
- Kiyomasu II, Actor Ogino Izaburô I as Yamagami Gennai, Acting in the Aragoto Style with the Sumikazura Wig, 11.13297
- Kiyomasu II, Actors Segawa Kikunojô I as Yomogiu, Ichikawa Ebizô II as Tono no Hyôe, and Yamamoto Kyôzô as Kureha, 21.5459
- Komatsuken, Courtesan Parading with Two Kamuro, 11.19711
- Komatsuken, Young Man as the Bodhisattva Monju, 11.30137
- Komatsuken, Young Woman as the Bodhisattva Fugen, 11.30136