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

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Tin 錫 (suzu): Tin is extracted from the mineral Cassiterite (SnO₂). Tin appears to have been domestically available as well as through trade. There were deposits in Edo Japan, most notably the Suzuyama mine (active 1655–1988) in present day Kagoshima. Tin was commonly used for metallic silver colored areas on a print. Animal glue (膠 nikawa) was commonly used to adhere the powder to the paper's surface or as a binder when printed. The use of affordable metals such as brass and tin were likely meant to imitate the glittering effects created by the use of expensive metal leaf or flakes such as gold and silver on screen and scroll paintings.

As with printed brass, tin is often seen on surimono prints (摺物) and deluxe editions. It is also frequently seen printed over a blue colorant in surimono prints.

For additional information see: Tin

Examples of Tin in Ukiyo-e Prints


Pt 1: Printed over sumi Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, 21.9264


Pt 10: Printed over indigo Keisai Eisen, 11.25669


Pt 4: Printed over indigo Totoya Hokkei, 11.19845


Pt 1: Printed Katsushika Hokusai, 11.20418


Pt 7: Printed Katsushika Hokusai, 21.9245


Pt 2: Printed Katsushika Hokusai, 11.20413

Analysis

X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect tin (Sn).

XRF spectrum for Tin

Images of Tin

Mica (muscovite)
Kira mica, powdered

List of Prints

Below is a list of prints where tin was detected.

Pages in category "Tin: Ukiyo-e colorant"

The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.

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Eisen, Minazuru-hime as Ono no Komachi and Benkei as Kisen Hôshi, from the series Characters from the Life of Ushiwaka as the Six Poetic Immortals, 11.25669

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Hokkei, Ômori, from the series Souvenirs of Enoshima, a Set of Sixteen, 11.19845

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Taito II, Court Lady and Pine Shoots, 21.9244

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