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- Title
CHARACTERIZATION OF ANCIENT TRIPITAKA.
- Authors
Gong, Y. X.; Geng, L.; Gong, D. C.
- Abstract
Tripitaka is the world's most comprehensive version of Buddhist sutra. There are limited numbers of Tripitaka currently preserved, most of them present various patterns of degradation. As little is known about the materials and crafts used in Tripitaka, it appeared necessary to identify them, and to further define adapted conservation treatment. In this work, a study concerning the paper source and dyestuff of the Tripitaka from approximate 16th century was carried out using fiber analysis and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). The results proved that the papers were mainly made from hemp or bark of mulberry tree, and indigo was used for colorizing the paper. At the end, we provide with suggestions for protecting and restoring the ancient Tripitaka.
- Subjects
TRIPITAKA; THIN layer chromatography; INDIGO
- Publication
International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing & Spatial Information Sciences, 2015, Vol 40, Issue 5/W7, p159
- ISSN
1682-1750
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-5-W7-159-2015