Researchers Say Ancient Greek Vases Decorated with Gypsum Using Visible and UV Light to Determine the Chemical Properties of its Decoration

The creator of an Attic vase showing the Greek goddess Cassiopeia used gypsum to create the white background, an unusual color for ancient Greek vases, which often had a red background. Credit: Gabriella Chirco/University of PalermoPatricia Claus at Greek Reporter reports researchers say that ancient Greek vases dating back to 450–440 BC used in the…