Gobaishi (Chinese sumac) - right (68 R)
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| Museum number | 68 |
|---|---|
| Uemura number / title | ; "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 1st shelf |
| Sample location | right (68 R) |
| Fiber type | silk |
| Color | gray |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 五倍子 : Gobaishi |
| Dye (English common name) | Chinese sumac |
| Dyestuff (botanical name) | Rhus chinensis (Mill.) T. Yamaz. (R. chinensis Mill.) |
| Plant part | gall /dried |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | iron |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemura's notes | One of the dyeing techniques, which had been used since the 8th century AD in Japan. If a fabric would be only soaked in dye extract or dye extract mixed with ash water, the resultant colors would be pale yellow. "" |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto Murasakino |