Gobaishi (Chinese sumac) - right (69 R)
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| Museum number | 69 |
|---|---|
| Uemura number / title | ; "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 1st shelf |
| Sample location | right (69 R) |
| Fiber type | cotton |
| Color | pale yellowish brown |
| 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 | lime water |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemura's notes | Note: if ash water was used instead of lime water, the resultant color of the dyed fabric with iron mordant would become less red. |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto |