Abstract
Dayflower blue is one of the traditional colourants used in Ukiyo-e prints (Japanese woodcut prints). Some of the botanical and chemical properties of the colourant are studied, together with historical use and production. This article also presents a study on the original state of the printed colourant, prior to its deterioration. Traditional techniques and materials were used for making sample prints. This record of the non-damaged colours enabled the authors to assess the condition of several Ukiyo-e prints in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
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