Iron Oxide Yellow: Ukiyo-e colorant

Iron oxide yellow 黄土(o-do): A yellow earth mineral primarily composed of iron hydroxide.

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For more information see: Iron oxide yellow

Examples of Yellow ochre in Ukiyo-e Prints

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Analysis

X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect iron. When it is found in a yellow area, it is an indication for the presence of yellow ochre (Fe₂O₃ H₂O).

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  XRF spectrum of Yellow ochre

Other Images of Yellow ochre

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  Ferric hydroxide

List of Prints

List of prints where indigo was detected