4501
Accession Number
25525
Title Of Journal Book
Notes from a Ceramic Laboratory. 4. Maya Blue: An Updated Record
Collation
32 p. : ills., 3 figs., 7 tables
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Publisher
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Publisher City
Washington, D.C.
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Monographic
Abstract
Summarizes data and outlines problems regarding research on Maya Blue. Topics covered are: ceramic materials of contemporary Yucatecan potters; attapulgite in Yucaton; important samples of Maya Blue; Seri Blue, Montmorillonite Blue; historic Mexican records of blue dyes; a chemist's description of the preparation of indigo dye; ethnological records relating to Maya Blue; the archaeological significance of Maya Blue; and problems for future research.
Keywords
pigment;color;attapulgite;dye
pub_id
4501