Han Purple

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Han Purple ( BaCuSi₂O₆ ) is a pigment that has been used in China for over 2,000 years. The terracotta warriors in Xian were dyed with it.

Chinese alchemists first synthesized Han Purple from barium copper silicates. It was used in large imperial projects and pottery.

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Egyptian Blue

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