black japan

noun

1. a black bituminous varnish

Example Sentences

The cell is to be closed with old black japan or gold-size, applied round the margins of the cover with a hair pencil.

From Project Gutenberg

Both are used as black japan or varnish, and as a glazing colour by artists.

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Black japan is an excellent marking for this purpose because it dries quickly.

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Japan Brown—Black japan, to which is added a little vermilion.

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