silver stain
Iran
9th Century
Source: Wypyski, Mark T. "Chemical Analysis of Early Islamic Glass from Nishapur." Journal of Glass Studies 57 (2015): 121-136.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
silver
Preparation Steps
The decoration was produced using a silver stain applied to the surface of a natron-based glass. While the paper does not specify the exact preparation of the stain used in Nishapur, it identifies this as a surface decoration technique used for luster-painted artifacts (p. 133).
Original Recipe Text
The decoration was produced using a silver stain applied to the surface of a natron-based glass. While the paper does not specify the exact preparation of the stain used in Nishapur, it identifies this as a surface decoration technique used for luster-painted artifacts (p. 133).
Evidence
"Analysis of the single recorded find of lusterpainted decoration from the Nishapur excavations (MMA 40.170.675) showed that it is a natron glass... EDS analysis of the decoration on the fragment confirmed the use of silver stain."
Remarks
The fragment (MMA 40.170.675) is unique among the Nishapur finds as one of only two natron-based glasses recovered from the expedition. Kröger noted the relatively low quality of the piece, suggesting it might be an import, possibly from Egypt or Syria where luster production was more common in the eighth century (p. 133).
Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionAg
Analytical Techniques
scanning electron microscope
energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry
SEM-EDS
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
Colorluster, or stained, glass
RegionIran
Approx. Year850
Source Information
AuthorWypyski, Mark T. "Chemical Analysis of Early Islamic Glass from Nishapur." Journal of Glass Studies 57
CollectionNishapur
Language
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