Shunshō, No. 3, Comparative Poems, from the series Six Types of Waka Poetry as Described in the Preface of the Kokinshû, 11.19295

No. 3, Comparative Poems (Mittsu ni nazurae-uta), from the series Six Types of Waka Poetry as Described in the Preface of the Kokinshû (Kokin no jo waka rikugi)

「古今ノ序　和歌六儀　三つに　なすらへうた」

Katsukawa Shunshô (1726–1792)

Edo period about 1772–76 (early An'ei era)

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Summary

Analysis point	Image	Results
Pt 1		calcium carbonate, lead white, red lead
Pt 2		dayflower, safflower
Pt 3		dayflower, lead white
Pt 4		indigo, orpiment
Pt 5		madder
Pt 6		dayflower, lead white

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