Y. X. Gong
(Faculty of History and Archaeology of Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China)
L. Geng
(Faculty of History and Archaeology of Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China)
D. C. Gong
(Faculty of History and Archaeology of Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China)
Journal: The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
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• Copernicus Publications
• ISSN: 1682-1750
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.
Y. X. Gong, L. Geng, D. C. Gong (2015). "Characterization of Ancient Tripitaka". The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-xl-5-w7-159-2015