Shinsai, Chapters 16–18, from the series The Tale of Genji, 11.21066

Chapters 16–18 (Sekiya, Eawase, Matsukaze), from the series The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

「源氏物語　関屋　絵合　松風」

Ryûryûkyo Shinsai (1764?–1820)

Edo period about 1819–20 (Bunsei 2–3)

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Summary

Analysis point	Image	Method	Results
Pt 1		XRF, EEM	iron oxide yellow
Pt 2		XRF, EEM, FORS	dayflower, safflower
Pt 3		XRF	tin
Pt 4		XRF, EEM, FORS	safflower, sappanwood
Pt 5		XRF, EEM, FORS	dayflower
Pt 6		XRF	brass
Pt 7		XRF, EEM, FORS	safflower
Pt 8		XRF, EEM	iron oxide yellow

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