Yama-momo
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Mountain peach
Description
The Japanese name for a traditional yellow colorant derived from the Myrica rubia shrub.
Synonyms and Related Terms
yamamomo; mountain peach
Physical and Chemical Properties
ISO R105 Lightfastness Classification is about 2 (mordanted on alum)
Resources and Citations
- R.Feller, M.Curran, C.Bailie, 'Identification of Traditional Organic Colorants Employed in Japanese Prints and Determination of their Rates of Fading', Japanese Woodblock Prints, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Oberlin, 1984