Blockx Italian Earth Half Pan Watercolor Italian earth no117 is a beautiful transparent color mined in italy To achieve the best properties for pan colors, liquid watercolor paste is poured in the pans three times to compensate for evaporation Blockx watercolor is made in belgium since 1865 by the blockx family, 5 generations of chemists. Highest quality pure pigments ensure maximum color strength and quality, all colors are lightfast. Rare, tough pigments are thoroughly crushed, then coated in gum arabic and honey