BETA
Chapter 1
The secret life of silk
Chapter 2
Heavenly horses and war beasts
Chapter 3
Flavors that changed the world
Chapter 4
Glass, clay, and blue paint
Chapter 5
Ideas, medicine, and invisible cargo
YOUR GOAL
Master of Silk Road trade secrets
Ch 4 · Glass, clay, and blue paint
misslily Combine blue paint and clay to discover how Silk Road trade created famous porcelain.
misslily Glass, clay, and blue paint
Blue and white, blue and white, Persian cobalt shining bright!
misslily Chinese papermaking technology spread to the Islamic world after a battle in Central Asia.
Fun Fact
Roman glass value: In ancient China, a single imported Roman glass cup could cost more than several high-quality silk robes.
Quiz
In which Central Asian city was the first paper mill of the Islamic world established?
Quiz
Where did Chinese potters get the cobalt blue pigment used for their famous porcelain?
Quiz
What specific type of jade, harvested near Khotan, was most prized by Chinese emperors?
Quiz
During which Chinese dynasty did blue-and-white porcelain first become a major global export?
Quiz
From which river did ancient miners harvest the highly prized jade stones of Khotan?
Quiz
What formula did Roman glassmakers use to create their famous translucent vessels?