Shiko (Dragon's blood) - left (138 L)
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| Museum number | 138 |
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| Uemura number / title | ; "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 2nd shelf |
| Sample location | left (138 L) |
| Fiber type | silk |
| Color | yellow ochre |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 紫梗 : Shiko |
| Dye (English common name) | Dragon's blood |
| Plant part | resin |
| Dyestuff extraction | dissolved in ethanol |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | alum |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemura's notes | The resin is normally used as a pigment, called "Dragon's Blood" , but not for dyeing due to its insolubility in water. |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto |