Copper: Ukiyo-e colorant

Copper 銅(do): Flakes or powdered metallics are often found in deluxe editions and surimono prints.

For more information see: Copper

Examples of Copper in Ukiyo-e Prints

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Analysis

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

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  XRF spectrum for vermilion

Other Images of Copper

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  Mica (muscovite)

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  Kira mica, powdered

List of Prints

List of prints where indigo was detected