Kuniyoshi, Ruan Xiaowu, the Short-lived Second Son, from the series One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Shuihuzhuan, 64.800

Ruan Xiaowu, the Short-lived Second Son (Tanmeijirô Genshôgo), from the series One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Shuihuzhuan (Tsûzoku Suikoden gôketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)

「通俗水滸伝豪傑百八人之一個　短冥次郎阮小吾」

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)

Publisher: Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei)

Edo period about 1827–30 (Bunsei 10–Tenpô 1)

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Summary

Analysis point	Image	Method	Results
Pt 1			turmeric
Pt 2			madder, vermilion
Pt 3			indigo
Pt 4			turmeric (iron oxide red?)
Pt 5			indigo
Pt 6			iron oxide red

Note: The center of the circle is point of analysis.