Mizume sakura (Cherry) - right (156 R)
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| Museum number | 156 |
|---|---|
| Uemura number / title | ; "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 2nd shelf |
| Sample location | right (156 R) |
| Fiber type | silk |
| Color | brown |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | みづめ桜 : Mizume sakura |
| Dyestuff (botanical name) | Cerasus spachiana Lavale ex H.Otto f. ascendens (Makino) H.Ohba (Prunus pendula Maxim. F. ascendens (Makino) Ohwi) |
| Plant part | bark /dried (?) |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | ash water |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemura's notes | The mordanting was only done within the circled area in black. Use of ash water as mordant would alter the dyed color into yellow tone, which is similar to the case dyeing with Brazilwood. |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto |