Characterization of Ancient Tripitaka

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...

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Published inInternational archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences. Vol. XL-5/W7; no. 5; pp. 159 - 164
Main Authors Gong, Y. X., Geng, L., Gong, D. C.
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Gottingen Copernicus GmbH 01.01.2015
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2194-9034
1682-1750
2194-9034
DOI:10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-5-W7-159-2015