Cu and As containing pigments in Zhejiang architecture polychrome paintings: a case study of degradation products of emerald green

Abstract The discoloration of pigments caused by deterioration may significantly alter an artifact's original pattern and design, which could have an impact on its intended meaning. The green pigments containing copper (Cu) and arsenate (As) in paintings are usually recognized as Emerald green...

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Main Authors: Ling Shen, Chenya Wang, Jiachen Zhang, Biao Cui, Suimin Zhu, Jianqiang Mao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-01-01
Series:Heritage Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-022-00834-y