بالذهب والفضة

Ingredients

الذهب, الفضة

Preparation Steps

Original Recipe Text

The material was applied to blades (swords and knives) through an inlaying or plating technique called 'isqat' (يسقطها). This process was preceded by tempering (saqiha) and followed by polishing or burnishing (jala'aha) to achieve a high-quality finish and decorative effect (p. 403).

Evidence

"يصنع السيوف والسكاكين ، ويجيد سقيها وجلاءها ، ويصنع قراباتها ، ويسقطها بالذهب والفضة"

Remarks

The entry refers to the decorative practices of Ibrahim al-Sakakini (d. 1173 AH / 1759-1760 AD), a renowned craftsman in Cairo. His workshop was situated near Darb al-Sabbagh (the Dyers' Path), and he was celebrated for his mastery in metalwork and fine calligraphy. The text explicitly mentions his ability to inlay precious metals like gold and silver onto the surface of steel weaponry (p. 403-404).