Tsurubami kakuto (Acorn) - center (251 C)
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| Museum number | 251 |
|---|---|
| Uemura number / title | ; "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 4th shelf |
| Sample location | center (251 C) |
| Fiber type | cotton |
| Color | dark brown |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 橡殻斗 : Tsurubami kakuto |
| Dye (English common name) | Acorn |
| Dyestuff (botanical name) | Quercus acutissima Carruth. |
| Plant part | acorn cap / dried (?) |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | iron |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemura's notes | The resultant color was blue black, like dyeing with acorn; but not in brown tone. |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto Murasakino |