Copper: Ukiyo-e colorant

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Great Wave by Katsushika Hokusai

Copper 銅(do): 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.

Not found often.

For more information see: Copper

Examples of Copper in Ukiyo-e Prints

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

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Beauties of the Yoshiwara by Suzuki Harunobu

Analysis

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

Other Images of Copper

List of Prints

List of prints where indigo was detected

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