Han Purple
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Han Purple ( BaCuSi2O6 ) is a pigment that has been used in China for over 2,000 years.[citation needed] 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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