| Title | स्वर्ण रंग - Swarna Rang (Gold Paint)स्वर्ण रंग Swarna Rang |
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| Description | स्वर्ण रंग - Swarna Rang (Gold Paint) consists of fine gold particles suspended in a binder, applied as a decorative coating. The gold content and binder type affect its durability and luster. Used for ornamentation on statues, domes, and other architectural elements. |
| Tags | स्वर्ण रंग Swarna Rang Gold Paint Gilding Ornamentation Gold Leaf |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-000025570-20-11-25-SA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/gold-paint |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/gold-paint |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Coating Pigment |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Mughal Period |
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| Dynasties | Rajput Mughal Vijayanagara |
| Sources | Gold mines in Karnataka Local artisans specializing in gilding |
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| Properties | Reflectivity: High Corrosion resistance: Excellent Adhesion: Dependent on binder Thickness: Typically less than 5 micrometers |
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| Uses | Decorative coatings on statues Architectural ornamentation Painting on manuscripts |
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| Materials | लाख - Lākh (Lac) as a binder चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) as a base coat |
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| Styles | Mughal architecture style Rajput architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple Palace Manuscript |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Indian Painting Techniques | Book | Details on gold paint application. |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Golden Pagoda Namsai | Primary | 100% |