Red, purple or, more rarely, blue inks
Africa
19th Century
Source: Ogorodnikova, Daria. 'Soninke Ajami manuscripts'. (Chapter 4, 2016).
Recipe Details
Preparation Steps
These colored inks were primarily utilized for decorative elements and paratextual highlights (p. 86). Purple and blue inks were less common than red, appearing occasionally for ornamentation such as dots, circles, or geometric text dividers (p. 86).
Original Recipe Text
These colored inks were primarily utilized for decorative elements and paratextual highlights (p. 86). Purple and blue inks were less common than red, appearing occasionally for ornamentation such as dots, circles, or geometric text dividers (p. 86).
Evidence
"Red, purple or, more rarely, blue inks are used for ornamentation and highlighting certain words in the main text."
Remarks
The presence of these colored inks indicates a well-planned and deliberate manuscript production process, often involving vocalic diacritics and highlights (p. 86).
Scientific Analysis
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
ColorPurple
RegionAfrica
Approx. Year1850
Source Information
AuthorOgorodnikova, Daria. 'Soninke Ajami manuscripts'.
CollectionWest Africa
Language
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