Shinsai, Chapters 25–27, from the series The Tale of Genji, 21.9264

Chapters 25–27 (Hotaru, Tokonatsu, Kagaribi), from the series The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

「源氏物語　蛍　常夏　篝火」

Ryûryûkyo Shinsai (1764?–1820)

Edo period about 1819–20 (Bunsei 2–3)

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Summary

Analysis point	Image	Results
Pt 1		tin
Pt 2		brass, indigo, orpiment
Pt 3		indigo (iron oxide?, copper?)
Pt 4		brass, iron oxide red
Pt 5		dayflower, sappanwood
Pt 6		sappanwood
Pt 7		indigo
Pt 8		brass

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