Egyptian blue

Persia
Source: Zehbari, Z. (n.d.). On the Participation of Egyptian Artists in Achaemenid Art.
Recipe Details

Ingredients

Egyptian blue

Preparation Steps

The text suggests the 'manufacture of Egyptian blue at Persepolis and Susa' (p. 67), indicating on-site production by skilled artisans.

Original Recipe Text

The text suggests the 'manufacture of Egyptian blue at Persepolis and Susa' (p. 67), indicating on-site production by skilled artisans.

Evidence

"The fragments are made of Egyptian blue and were found at Palace D at Persepolis (Figure 1)."

Remarks

The Egyptian blue was used specifically to create fragments related to the 'horns of animals which belong to column capitals' discovered at Persepolis (p. 66). This is cited as evidence for the presence of skilled Egyptian artisans or stonemasons in the Achaemenid heartland (p. 67).

Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
macroscopic observation
archaeological excavations
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorBlue
RegionPersia
Approx. Year-550
Source Information
AuthorZehbari, Z.
CollectionPalace D at Persepolis
Language
N/A
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