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[[File:2002.920-SC40725.jpg|thumb|Japanese woodblock<br>MFA# 2002.920]]
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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[[File:25.1146-SC13920.jpg|thumb|Rembrandt etching<br>MFA# 25.1146]]
A strong, hand-made paper composed of long bast fibers such as the [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=paper mulberry paper mulberry] (''Broussonetia papyrifera''), the [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gampi gampi] (''Wikstroemia canascens'') and the [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=mitsumata mitsumata] (''Edgeworthia papyrifera''). There are numerous types of Japanese papers. Thin, translucent sheets of Japanese paper are often used as a reinforcing paper and hinges because of their strength, flexibility, and permanence.
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A strong, hand-made paper composed of long bast fibers such as the [[mulberry paper|paper mulberry]] (''Broussonetia papyrifera''), the [[gampi]] (''Wikstroemia canascens'') and the [[mitsumata]] (''Edgeworthia papyrifera''). There are numerous types of Japanese papers. Thin, translucent sheets of Japanese paper are often used as a reinforcing paper and hinges because of their strength, flexibility, and permanence.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|MFA- Japanese paper fibers.jpg~FTIR]]]
 
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|MFA- Japanese paper fibers.jpg~FTIR]]]
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Japanese tissues weighs 6-8 g/m2
 
Japanese tissues weighs 6-8 g/m2
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For paper fiber properties see [[kozo]] or [[mitsumata]].
  
 
== Additional Images ==
 
== Additional Images ==
  
 
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File:25.1146-SC13920.jpg|
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File:2001.892-SC58333.jpg|Engraving by Gabo<br>MFA# 2001.892
File:2001.892-SC58333.jpg|
 
 
File:jtis.jpg|Japanese paper samples
 
File:jtis.jpg|Japanese paper samples
 
File:japanese paper.jpg|Japanese paper
 
File:japanese paper.jpg|Japanese paper
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== Resources and Citations ==
== Authority ==
 
  
 
* ''The Dictionary of Paper'', American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
 
* ''The Dictionary of Paper'', American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
  
* E.J.LaBarre, E.J.LaBarre, ''Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making'', Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
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* E.J.LaBarre, ''Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making'', Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
  
* Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, ''Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology'', U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
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* Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, ''Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology'', U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
  
 
* ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998
 
* ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998
  
* Hermann Kuhn, Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986
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* Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986
  
* Marjorie Shelley, Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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* Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
  
* Book and Paper Group, Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989
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* Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989
  
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 15:36, 31 August 2022

Japanese woodblock
MFA# 2002.920

Description

Rembrandt etching
MFA# 25.1146

A strong, hand-made paper composed of long bast fibers such as the paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera), the Gampi (Wikstroemia canascens) and the Mitsumata (Edgeworthia papyrifera). There are numerous types of Japanese papers. Thin, translucent sheets of Japanese paper are often used as a reinforcing paper and hinges because of their strength, flexibility, and permanence.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Japanese tissue; papier Japon (Fr.); kozo, mitsumata, gampi; gampe

FTIR

MFA- Japanese paper fibers.jpg


Physical and Chemical Properties

Japanese tissues weighs 6-8 g/m2

For paper fiber properties see Kozo or Mitsumata.

Additional Images

Resources and Citations

  • The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
  • E.J.LaBarre, Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making, Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
  • Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
  • A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998
  • Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986
  • Marjorie Shelley, The Care and Handling of Art Objects, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
  • Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989