Brass: Ukiyo-e colorant
Brass 真鍮(shinchu): An alloy of Copper and Zinc. Flakes or powdered metallics are often found in deluxe editions and surimono prints. Animal glue would probably have been used to adhere the flakes or as a binder in printing.
Brass flakes are found in early prints as well as in deluxe editions. Printed brass is often seen in surimonos.
For more information see: Brass
Examples of Brass in Ukiyo-e Prints
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Analysis
X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect copper and zinc, which is an indication for the presence of brass.
XRF spectrum for vermilion
Other Images of Brass
Mica (muscovite)
Kira mica, powdered
List of Prints
List of prints where indigo was detected
Pages in category "Brass: Ukiyo-e colorant"
The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
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- Shigenobu I, Urashima Tarô, from the series A Set of Five Examples of Longevity, 21.9254
- Shinsai, Chapters 22–24, from the series The Tale of Genji, 11.20034
- Shunman, Mandarin Ducks and Iris, from the series Series of Seven Bird-and-Flower Prints for the Fuyô Circle of Kanuma in Shimotsuke Province, 21.9226