black and silver ink

Ingredients

black ink, silver ink

Preparation Steps

Original Recipe Text

The text describes a specific application of black ink alongside silver ink on a dyed paper substrate. The silver ink is used for a saying originated from an unidentified caliph (p. 73).

Evidence

"Text (in nasta‘lĩq) is written in black and silver ink on pink paper."

Remarks

This entry relates to Wellcome Islamic Calligraphy 26. The manuscript contains a saying about desire and timing. The silver ink is physically applied to pink paper, which is then mounted on a buff background with gold sprinkles and floral ornament (p. 73).