The Pompeiian ‘Blue Room’: in situ detection and economic estimation of Egyptian blue pigment in an ancient domestic sacrarium Egyptian blue (EB) was a prized, intense blue pigment in antiquity, its color commonly associated with wealth, status, and divinity. While frequently used in small quantities for decorative enhancements,...

In Pompeii, a shrine coated in Egyptian blue reveals the high cost and status of sacred space in the Roman world. This vibrant pigment offers a vivid backdrop for understanding the material culture surrounding early Christianity.

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