[Explanation of a color]

The Beniukon, it is a dark yellowish orange and warm hue. In the name of the color staining named after the color of birch bark cherry tree that was used on the winding of the bow and circular box, the description can be seen of Saikaku “Koushiku Ichidaiotoko” also (1682). The book of staining of the late Edo period, it has been introduced “one name Benikoji, Fu Yun and Beniukon,” and that it was used as the name of the same color as the Beniukon and Benikouji is implying.

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