banfaš (Zircon)
Egypt
13th Century
Recipe Details
Evidence
"Diameter: 17 mm, 50 ct. (Inventory No. K 3.58)"
Remarks
According to at-Tifashi, banfaš, balhaš, and biğādī were originally meant to become ruby but were prevented by external influences like moisture and lack of warmth (p. 170). Four classes are mentioned: mādīnī (light-red), asādast (black), yellow, and an undescribed fourth (p. 170).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
diameter measurement
weighing
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorYellow
RegionEgypt
Approx. Year1250
Source Information
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