Difference between revisions of "Category:Mica: Ukiyo-e colorant"

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Mica 雲母(kira or unmo): A group of silicate minerals that cleave into thin, flexible sheets. It is ground into a powder for use in ukiyo-e prints. Powdered mica can be printed or sprinkled to create a shimmering effect. It can also be mixed with a colorant to make colored mica.

For more information see: Mica

Examples of Vermilion 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 mercury, which is an indication for the presence of vermilion (HgS).

XRF spectrum for vermilion

Other Images of Mica

Mica (muscovite)
Kira mica, powdered

List of Prints

List of prints where indigo was detected

Pages in category "Mica: Ukiyo-e colorant"

The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.

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Utamaro I, The Heron Maiden from series An Array of Dancing Girls of the Present Day, 11.14364

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-<font size="3">'''[[Mica]]'''</font> 雲母(''kira'' or ''unmo''):
+<font size="3">'''[[Mica]]'''</font> 雲母(''kira'' or ''unmo''): A group of silicate minerals that cleave into thin, flexible sheets. It is ground into a powder for use in ukiyo-e prints. Powdered mica can be printed or sprinkled to create a shimmering effect. It can also be mixed with a colorant to make colored mica.
-Powdered mica can be printed or sprinkled to create a shimmering effect. It can also be mixed with a colorant to make colored mica.
 '''For more information see:''' [[Mica]]