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

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