Plattnerite (β-PbO2)
Iran
8th Century
Source: Siddall, R. (2018). Mineral Pigments in Archaeology: Their History and Conservation. Minerals, 8(5), 201.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
Plattnerite
Preparation Steps
The plattnerite was identified used as a black paint in bands (p. 24).
Original Recipe Text
The plattnerite was identified used as a black paint in bands (p. 24).
Evidence
"Plattnerite (β-PbO2) has been identified as a black pigment by Holakooei and Karimy at an 8th–9th Century Mosque near Yazd in Central Iran and has been sourced to nearby deposits in the Darreh Janjir Mine near Taft [73]."
Remarks
The pigment was applied in contrast to a white ground composed of huntite (p. 24). It was sourced from the local Darreh Janjir Mine near Taft (p. 24). While plattnerite can occur as a decay product of synthetic white lead, in this specific instance it was identified as an intentional black paint (p. 24).
Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionPbO2
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorBlack
RegionIran
Approx. Year750
Source Information
AuthorSiddall, R.
CollectionMosque near Yazd in Central Iran
Language
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