حبره

Iraq
9th Century
Source: Al-Jahiz, Al-Risala, p. 160
Recipe Details

Preparation Steps

The text describes the act of 'tahbir' (inking) the content within a prepared manuscript. (p. 160).

Original Recipe Text

The text describes the act of 'tahbir' (inking) the content within a prepared manuscript. (p. 160).

Evidence

"وجعل يقرأ عليه كلاماً قد حبره فيه"

Remarks

The term 'Tahbir' refers to the application of ink or the refining of calligraphy. In the context of a high-status gift for a king, this implies the use of professional-grade black ink, likely carbon-based or iron-gall, though the specific chemistry is not stated. The process is paired with 'namq' (embellishment). (p. 160).

Scientific Analysis
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
RegionIraq
Approx. Year850
Source Information
AuthorAl-Jahiz, Al-Risala, p. 160
CollectionPresented to a king or noble
Language
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