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February 13, 2026Archaeometry

The Turquoise Glaze Road: From West Asia to China

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SXSiwen XuNanjing University of Chinese MedicineGRGuan RenInstitute of ArchaeologyMDMeng DuInstitute of Archaeology

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Implication

Reveals the transformation of glaze technology in China due to West Asian influences, suggesting significant cultural exchange implications.

Key Points

  • To explore the history and technological exchange of turquoise glazed ceramics from West Asia to China during the Mongol Empire.
  • Characterization of four turquoise glazed sherds from the Tangchaodun site using μ‐XRF, SEM‐EDS, and Raman spectral mapping analysis.
  • Analysis of turquoise glaze spread via the Land Silk Road.
  • Examination of evolution in glaze technology influenced by Mongol rule.
  • Identification of two main episodes of turquoise glaze introduction into China.
  • Western lead–alkali turquoise glaze technology assimilated during the Mongol influence.
  • Development of local lead-potash glazes and a potash-rich type influenced by introduced alkali glazes, impacting subsequent Fahua glazes.

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Xu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698ebf4385a1ff6a930167b4https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.70108
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