{"product_id":"joli-the-sacred-aesthetic-i","title":"The Sacred Aesthetic I","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joliartist.com\/buynow\/ku41fqo47pn8pdwz0s8kdimebxkfga\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Sacred Aesthetic II\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn ancient Egyptian Mythology, Blue hair has been described as a \"sacred aesthetic\" with lapis lazuli (a very rare earth mineral in a rich shade of blue) indicated divinity (perhaps due to its association with precious materials.) The Gods were said to have hair of lapis lazuli. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBiblical characters such as Eve, Leah, Rachel, and The Virgin Mary are often also depicted with \"sky-blue\" hair. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAdditionally, many works of art from the Anglo-Saxon tribes (post-Roman influence) feature blue haired women. Although according to Gale R. Owen-Crocker in Dress in Anglo-Saxon England \"the use of colour in Anglo-Saxon art is not realistic; there is no need to assume dye was used on the hair.\" The statement by Owen-Crocker is of course open to interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe Buddha was also often featured with brilliant blue hair, with traces of ancient blue pigment haven been found in the hair grooves of the 'Qingzhou Buddhas' of the 4-6th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOriginal oil painting on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e36’’ x 24’’ inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFree domestic shipping; Please contact for international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:jolitheartist@gmail.com?subject=Enquiry%20about%20The%20Sacred%20Aesthetic%20I\u0026amp;body=I%20would%20like%20to%20enquire%20about%20The%20Sacred%20Aesthetic%20I.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.joliartist.com%2Fbuynow%2Fk8aracvx92iq7yzq2yyibz8aj6veh4%0A%0A\"\u003eEnquire about this painting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Li","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53745445142840,"sku":"SQ5925177","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/2038\/9432\/files\/IMG_4148.jpg?v=1793915958","url":"https:\/\/treattees.com\/products\/joli-the-sacred-aesthetic-i","provider":"Treattees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}