red ink
Egypt
17th Century
Source: Martini, G. M. (2025). Arabic Manuscripts on Magic at L’Orientale. Chapter 5, pp. 79-97.
Recipe Details
Preparation Steps
Red ink in MS ARA 72 is used specifically for 'calligraphic' Solomonic seals. The segments of these stars are produced by the 'stretching of the word Huwa' (He), referring to God, which is repeated six times to form the geometric figure (p. 88). This application reflects the 'hybrid character' of magical-religious literature where calligraphy and divine names constitute the material 'body' of the talisman (p. 80, 88).
Original Recipe Text
Red ink in MS ARA 72 is used specifically for 'calligraphic' Solomonic seals. The segments of these stars are produced by the 'stretching of the word Huwa' (He), referring to God, which is repeated six times to form the geometric figure (p. 88). This application reflects the 'hybrid character' of magical-religious literature where calligraphy and divine names constitute the material 'body' of the talisman (p. 80, 88).
Evidence
"two ‘calligraphic’ Solomonic seals in red ink in the shape of a six-point ed star (hexagram)"
Remarks
The red ink exhibits a distinct use in talismanic illustration within the manuscript, where it is utilized for geometric outlines that are subsequently filled with black ink inscriptions (p. 88). This usage is part of a larger repertoire of Islamicate occult material culture (p. 84).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Visual examination
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
Paper Typehomogeneous manuscript
ColorRed
RegionEgypt
Approx. Year1650
Source Information
AuthorMartini, G. M.
CollectionEgyptian production
Language
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