بالمحمرة
Saudi
19th Century
Source: King Saud University Library, Manuscript No. 2797/m
Recipe Details
Preparation Steps
The manuscript uses a red pigment (rubrication) for the titles of the seven discourses (Maqalat). For example, 'المقالة الأولى' (The First Discourse) on page 4, 'المقالة الثانية' on page 7, and 'المقالة الثالثة' on page 12 are highlighted in red to facilitate navigation through the dense alchemical text.
Original Recipe Text
The manuscript uses a red pigment (rubrication) for the titles of the seven discourses (Maqalat). For example, 'المقالة الأولى' (The First Discourse) on page 4, 'المقالة الثانية' on page 7, and 'المقالة الثالثة' on page 12 are highlighted in red to facilitate navigation through the dense alchemical text.
Evidence
"المقالات بالمحمرة"
Remarks
The red ink used for headings remains vibrant, suggesting the use of a stable mineral pigment or a well-bound organic lake (p. 4, 12). The application is consistent with 19th-century Ottoman-era manuscript traditions in the Arabian Peninsula region.
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Visual examination
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
Colorبالمحمرة
RegionSaudi
Approx. Year1850
Source Information
AuthorKing Saud University Library, Manuscript No. 2797/m
CollectionKing Saud University collection
Language
N/A
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