Shinsai, Chapters 25–27, from the series The Tale of Genji, 21.9264

Chapters 25–27 (Hotaru, Tokonatsu, Kagaribi), from the series The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

「源氏物語　蛍　常夏　篝火」

Ryûryûkyo Shinsai (1764?–1820)

Edo period about 1819–20 (Bunsei 2–3)

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Summary

Analysis point	Image	Results
Pt 1	50px	tin
Pt 2	50px	brass, orpiment
Pt 3	50px	indigo (iron oxide?)
Pt 4	50px	brass
Pt 5	50px	dayflower, sappanwood
Pt 6	50px	sappanwood
Pt 7	50px	indigo
Pt 8	50px	brass

Note: The center of the circle is point of analysis.