This Earth Spirit and the one next to it are glazed in three colors, a technique called “Sancai Ware.” Sancai in Chinese means three colors. What colors would be in your Sancai?

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This Earth Spirit and the one next to it are glazed in three colors, a technique called “Sancai Ware.” Sancai in Chinese means three colors. What colors would be in your Sancai?

Earth Spirits

China & Japan: David Owsley Asian Art Gallery»

user responses

Erin Bretz:

Royal Blue, Dark Purple, and Silver