Hokusai, Eggs and Taro Roots, 11.16760

Eggs and Taro Roots

卵に里芋

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

Edo period

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Summary

Analysis point	Image	Methods	Results
Pt 1		XRF, FORS	indigo, orpiment
Pt 2		XRF, EEM, FORS	turmeric
Pt 3		XRF, EEM, FORS	iron oxide red, copper (metal?)
Pt 4		XRF, EEM	iron oxide red, turmeric

Note: The center of the circle is point of analysis. For information on the analytical methods, see More on the data.