Suō (Brazilwood) - center (291 C)
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| Museum number | 291 |
|---|---|
| Uemura number / title | ; "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 4th shelf |
| Sample location | center (291 C) |
| Fiber type | silk |
| Color | pink |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 蘇芳 : Suō |
| Dye (English common name) | Brazilwood |
| Dyestuff (botanical name) | Caesalpinia sappan L. |
| Plant part | bark /dried (?) |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | tin chloride |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemura's notes | The dyed color was visually similar to those ones dyed with saffolower. |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto |