University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (7): 98-104.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202303062

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Mysterious Colors and Terracotta Warriors

Chennan Ju, Jing Yang(), Yaxian Zhu()   

  • Received:2023-03-20 Accepted:2023-03-27 Published:2023-04-19
  • Contact: Jing Yang, Yaxian Zhu E-mail:j.yang@xmu.edu.cn;yaxian@xmu.edu.cn

Abstract:

This paper introduces the basic characteristics of some of the pigments used on the Terracotta Warriors, focusing on the origin, structure, properties and applications of the pigment Han Purple. At the same time, this paper introduces the reasons why the Terracotta Warriors lost their color and the measures taken to protect them, urging the public to start from themselves to protect the cultural relics and promote Chinese traditional culture.

Key words: Inorganic pigments, Han purple, Terra Cotta, Preservation of cultural relics