Hokusai, Susaki, from the series Three Shrines of the Goddess Benten, 11.20451

Susaki, from the series Three Shrines of the Goddess Benten (San Benten)

「三弁天　洲崎」

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

Edo period

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Summary

Analysis point	Image	Methods	Results
Pt 1		XRF, EEM	madder, sappanwood
Pt 2		XRF, EEM, FORS	flavonoid, indigo
Pt 3		XRF, EEM, FORS	dayflower, safflower
Pt 4		XRF	iron oxide red
Pt 5		XRF, EEM	safflower, sappanwood
Pt 6		XRF, EEM, FORS	flavonoid
Pt 7		XRF	brass
Pt 8		XRF, EEM	madder, sappanwood
Pt 9		XRF, FORS	indigo (yellow?, needs EEM))

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