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

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