Early Showa Period, Kyoto Ebiseya Release: "Yaki-Gunlock, Kocha" ◎ "Yaki-Gunlock, Kocha" in test tubes, released by Ebiseya in the early Showa period, is a rare item that circulated as natural mineral pigments. It has a completely different character from modern synthetic pigments and holds collector's market value. 〇 About Natural "Yaki-Gunlock" "Yaki-Gunlock" is a traditional color name for green-blue pigments. Its color tone changes by firing the mineral, resulting in a slightly bluish, calm green. While "Hakuroku" (pale green) is a light green-blue, Yaki-Gunlock is a deep, blue-green. (See photo). As a natural mineral pigment, it was made by crushing natural minerals until the early Showa period and sold in small portions in test tubes and glass bottles. Used in Japanese paintings to depict landscapes, trees, and clothing, it creates a color that combines coolness and depth. When used for backgrounds and shadows, it provides a soft color unique to natural pigments. 〇 About Natural "Kocha" "Kocha" (burnt tea) in test tubes, released by Ebiseya in the early Showa period, is a gray-black to grayish-brown pigment made by crushing natural mineral pigments. "Kocha" is a traditional color name referring to a dark brown color close to black. In Japanese paintings, it is used to depict clothing, backgrounds, wood, and soil, providing a calm and profound feeling. Unlike modern artificial synthetic gray, it has antique value and cultural significance. 〇 About the Meaning and Value of the Label In the early Showa period, Ebiseya sealed natural mineral pigments in test tubes and sold them with labels. The label with the "Ebiseya" logo in a double red frame on a white background is an important material for authenticating natural mineral pigments from the early Showa period. Especially, the natural test tube pigments from that time have antique value and are sometimes traded at high prices as research materials and collector's items. (From AI research materials) Regarding the photos and explanations provided, we kindly ask you to thoroughly examine them before making a purchase. Close 14 minutes ago