Shinsai, Chapters 22–24, from the series The Tale of Genji, 11.20034

Chapters 22–24 (Tamakazura, Hatsune, Kochô), from the series The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

「源氏物語　玉鬘　初音　胡蝶」

Ryûryûkyo Shinsai (1764?–1820)

Edo period about 1819–20 (Bunsei 2–3)

for more information see:

MFA Online Collections Database

Summary

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

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