مداد أحمر (Red Ink for rubrication)
Iraq
8th Century
Source: Jabir ibn Hayyan. Kitab al-Khawas al-Kabir. Manuscript Collection, Article 63-69.
Recipe Details
Evidence
"المقالة الثالثة والستون... المقالة السادسة والستون"
Remarks
The manuscript uses a distinctive red ink to highlight the beginning of new 'Maqalat' (Articles) and key technical terms like 'Al-Mizan' (p. 4). This ink remains vibrant, suggesting a stable mineral pigment like cinnabar or vermilion was used.
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Visual inspection
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
ColorRed
RegionIraq
Approx. Year750
Source Information
AuthorJabir ibn Hayyan. Kitab al-Khawas al-Kabir. Manuscript Collection, Article 63-69.
CollectionUsed for headings and alchemical symbols in the manuscript.
Language
N/A
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