The history of gofun.

Nakagawa gofun and Gwasendo2020

It is believed that white pigment made from oyster shells became known as gofun from the end of the Heian period (12th century).

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Title: The history of gofun.
Creator: Nakagawa gofun, Gwasendo
Date Created: 2020
Location: Gwasendo
Location Created: Nakagawa gofun
Original Language: Japanese
Subject Keywords: Gofun, Nakagawa gofun, Gwasendo, shell, Japanese painting, White pigment
Rights: Nakagawa gofun

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