Pigment Analysis of Palm Leaf Manuscripts of India

Sharma, Deepakshi; Singh, Sanjiv; Krist, Gabriela; Nair, M. V.

doi:10.18520/cs/v118/i2/285-292

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“…The cross section of talipot palm leaf reveals a dorsiventral structure. Differently, the palmyra palm displays a combination of both dorsi-ventral and isobilateral leaf structures [7]. In addition to the cross section, signi cant differences have also be observed in leaf venation patterns.…”

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Species Identification of Palm Leaf Manuscript Based on Py-GC/MS

CHEN,

Yimin,

Bin

et al. 2024

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Palm Leaf Manuscripts (PLMs) are commonly crafted from leaves of the talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera) and the palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer). To identify PLMs made from these two palm species, one chemical marker from the talipot palm and three from the palmyra palm are identified by application of Pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS). These markers have successfully and been identified in recently manufactured PLMs as well as certain naturally aged PLMs, which indicates that they have specific identification values. The results of principal component analysis (PCA) on selected lignin pyrolysis products reveal a significant difference between the talipot palm and the three groups of the palmyra palm. For the identification of aged PLMs, a combination of the two analytical methods (Py-GC/MS and PCA) is necessary for accurate determination and discrimination of markers. This study provides a solid scientific foundation for determining the source plant species of ancient PLMs.

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Species Identification of Palm Leaf Manuscript Based on Py-GC/MS

CHEN,

Yimin,

Bin

et al. 2024

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Analysis of Two Different Inks and Application Techniques on Palm Leaf Manuscripts Through Non-Invasive Analysis

Yu,

Zhang,

Song

2023

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Influenced by the spreading route of Buddhism, palm leaf manuscripts in China are mostly distributed in Yunnan province and Tibet. The ink of palm leaf manuscripts from Yunnan province is left in the incisions, while the ink of palm leaf manuscripts from Tibet is written on the surface. The two inks have different compositions and application techniques, which may lead to varying degrees of flaking and ink loss. Application technique and ink composition are crucial for conservation measures. In this study, non-destructive analysis techniques including a portable digital microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) were undertaken to analyse the characteristics and preservation condition of inks applied with different techniques on palm leaf manuscripts. Morphologies indicated that the interaction of ink and support influence the type and extent of ink loss. FTIR and XRF results showed significant differences in ink composition between incised palm leaf manuscripts from Yunnan and surface-written manuscripts from Tibet. Manuscripts from different periods within the same region exhibited similarities in ink composition. This paper significantly contributes to understanding properties of inks, offering an essential reference for ink consolidation.

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Pigment Analysis of Palm Leaf Manuscripts of India

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Species Identification of Palm Leaf Manuscript Based on Py-GC/MS

Species Identification of Palm Leaf Manuscript Based on Py-GC/MS

Analysis of Two Different Inks and Application Techniques on Palm Leaf Manuscripts Through Non-Invasive Analysis

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