Table 2 The paper specimens investigated in this study
Lab. no. | Paper name | Color | Source(s) of fiber | Dates | Possible surface treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QP | Lajian | Purple-red | Blue sandal and rice straw | Qing Dynasty (1644–1911 AD) | Waxing dyeing coating |
QY | Lajian | Bright yellow | Blue sandal and rice straw | Qing Dynasty (1644–1911 AD) | Waxing dyeing coating |
QR | Lengjinjian | Dark wine red | Indeterminate | Kangxi Period (1662–1722 AD) of the Qing Dynasty | Waxing dyeing coating metal foils or powder |
ENA#1 | Raw xuan | White | Blue sandal and rice straw | The 1990s | None |
ENA#2 | Bamboo paper | White | Bamboo | The 1990s | None |