الورق الطلحي (al-Waraq al-Tulahi)
Egypt
16th Century
Source: Zahr al-Basatin fi 'Ilm al-Mashatin (Edited Treatise), p. 178-188.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
الورق (Paper), صفيحة حديد (Iron plate)
Preparation Steps
The text describes a method for cutting multiple layers of Tulahi paper at once (p. 180, section 211). It involves placing an iron plate between sheets to facilitate a clean cut using a sharp, heavy sword or knife.
Original Recipe Text
The text describes a method for cutting multiple layers of Tulahi paper at once (p. 180, section 211). It involves placing an iron plate between sheets to facilitate a clean cut using a sharp, heavy sword or knife.
Evidence
"صفة قطع الطلحي (٢) الورق : وصفته أنك تأخذ كيفية (٣) ورق ، وتأخذ سيفاً أو سكيناً ماضية ثقيلة . وتقول : " كم أقطع لكم طلحية في ضربة واحدة لا تزيد ولا تنقص ؟ ""
Remarks
Tulahi paper is identified in footnote 2 (p. 180) as a sheet of 'qirtas' (parchment/paper). The context suggests it was a standard unit of paper used in scribal or decorative arts.
Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionCellulose
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper Typeالورق الطلحي (al-Waraq al-Tulahi)
RegionEgypt
Approx. Year1550
Source Information
AuthorZahr al-Basatin fi 'Ilm al-Mashatin
CollectionUnknown
Language
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