الفضة
Egypt
18th Century
Source: Ahmad al-Damirdash, Durrat al-Musana fi Akhbar al-Kinana, ed. Ahmed al-Sayyid (Cairo), pp. 61-80.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
الفضة
Preparation Steps
The silver composition for the 'Al-Thamina' coinage, which reflects the period's silver purity, was established at 90% silver content (p. 63, n. 2). The weight was specified at 5 carats and 3 grains (approx. 2.75 grams).
Original Recipe Text
The silver composition for the 'Al-Thamina' coinage, which reflects the period's silver purity, was established at 90% silver content (p. 63, n. 2). The weight was specified at 5 carats and 3 grains (approx. 2.75 grams).
Evidence
"نسبة الفضة فيها ٩٠ ٪ ، ووزنها ٥ قراريط وثلاث حبات"
Remarks
The text mentions both Turkish (Zolota) and Egyptian (Fidda Misriyya) silver standards. The Egyptian silver is noted as being 'increased in weight' (za'id fi al-wazn) relative to standard measures (p. 72). These silver standards are relevant for the use of silver leaf and silver inks in contemporary manuscripts (p. 63, 72).
Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionAg
Analytical Techniques
Gravimetry
Assay
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
Colorفضي
RegionEgypt
Approx. Year1750
Source Information
AuthorAhmad al-Damirdash, Durrat al-Musana fi Akhbar al-Kinana, ed. Ahmed al-Sayyid
Collectionدار الضرب (القاهرة)
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