block-printed

Ingredients

wooden block, metal surface, inkwells

Preparation Steps

Original Recipe Text

The production of talismanic scrolls involved the creation of block-printed texts using either wooden blocks or metal surfaces (p. 6). The use of 'inkwells' is also noted as part of the process of making these talismans (p. 6).

Evidence

"Further aspects of production and form include the creation of block-printed scrolls by means of a wooden block or metal surface (fig. 1)"

Remarks

The block-printing method is discussed as a formal aspect of production for talismanic scrolls dating from the Fatimid to Mamluk periods. The author also mentions that jewels, trays, and incense burners were part of the making process (p. 6).