Difference between revisions of "Category:Brass: Ukiyo-e colorant"
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| − | <font size="3">'''[[Brass]]'''</font> 真鍮('' | + | <font size="3">'''[[Brass]]'''</font> 真鍮(''shinchū''): An alloy of [[Copper|copper]] and [[Zinc|zinc]]. Flakes or powdered metallics are often found in deluxe editions and ''surimono'' prints. [[Animal glue]] (''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 [[:Category:Tin: Ukiyo-e colorant|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. |
Brass flakes are found in early prints as well as in deluxe editions. It was also used for metallic gold colored areas on a print. Printed brass is often seen in surimonos. Different tones of brass could be created by manipulating the proportion of copper and zinc. | Brass flakes are found in early prints as well as in deluxe editions. It was also used for metallic gold colored areas on a print. Printed brass is often seen in surimonos. Different tones of brass could be created by manipulating the proportion of copper and zinc. | ||
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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
| − | X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect copper and zinc, which is an indication for the presence of brass. | + | X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect copper (Cu) and zinc(Zn), which is an indication for the presence of brass. |
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brass xrf.png|<center>XRF spectrum for brass</center> | brass xrf.png|<center>XRF spectrum for brass</center> | ||
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| − | File: | + | File:Brass powder.jpg|Brass powder |
| − | File: | + | File:Printed brass-cropped.jpg|Printed brass |
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==List of Prints == | ==List of Prints == | ||
Below is a list of prints where brass was detected. | Below is a list of prints where brass was detected. | ||
Revision as of 23:31, 26 March 2024
Brass 真鍮(shinchū): An alloy of Copper and Zinc. Flakes or powdered metallics are often found in deluxe editions and surimono prints. Animal glue (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.
Brass flakes are found in early prints as well as in deluxe editions. It was also used for metallic gold colored areas on a print. Printed brass is often seen in surimonos. Different tones of brass could be created by manipulating the proportion of copper and zinc.
For additional 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 (Cu) and zinc(Zn), which is an indication for the presence of brass.
XRF spectrum for brass
Images of Brass
Brass powder
Printed brass
List of Prints
Below is a list of prints where brass 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