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− | [[File:MFA 35. | + | [[File:MFA 35.1968 sampling.JPG|center|frame|Fragment of silk. The samples were collected by textile curator Masumi Kataoka in 2010 © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. ]] |
== Summary of results == | == Summary of results == | ||
− | [[File:MFA 35. | + | [[File:MFA 35.1968 result.JPG|center|frame|Three threads were collected for dye analysis, analyzed by prof. R. Laursen at Boston University]] |
− | Two | + | Two golden yellow and one blue samples were analyzed. Berberine and other alkanoids were identified. The dyeing source was a protoberberine type, probably [http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Amur_cork_tree_(Phellodendrom_amurense_Rupr._Rutaceae)_LC amur cork tree]. |
== References == | == References == | ||
− | [1] | + | [1] https://www.mfa.org/collections/object/fragment-of-silk-65626 |
[[Category:Dye Analysis]] | [[Category:Dye Analysis]] | ||
[[Category:Cultural Artifacts]] | [[Category:Cultural Artifacts]] | ||
[[Category:Textiles]] | [[Category:Textiles]] |
Latest revision as of 07:56, 7 September 2022
Artifact Information
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 35.1968. 17.4 x 22.5 cm (6 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.) (Gift of Yamanaka & Co.).
Textile fragment with design of floral motifs and latticework in yellow supplementary weft patterning on a yellow twill-weave silk ground. [1].
Summary of results
Two golden yellow and one blue samples were analyzed. Berberine and other alkanoids were identified. The dyeing source was a protoberberine type, probably amur cork tree.
References
[1] https://www.mfa.org/collections/object/fragment-of-silk-65626