Reproduction of Japanese Traditional Pigment Based on Iron Oxide Powders with Yellowish Red Color

摘要

Since the beginning of the 18th century A.D.,an artificial iron oxide pigment (hematite,called "bengara" in Japanese) and having a beautiful yellowish red color,has been produced in Japan and applied to pottery,textiles and paintings.However,in 1965 the traditional "bengara" could not be produced anymore,mainly because of environmental pollution.