gold, lapis-lazuli, cinnabar, green verdigris pigment (copper acetate)

Iran
17th Century
Source: Zekrgoo, Amir H. "Form and Content: A Historical and Artistic Assessment of a 17th Century Illustrated Manuscript of Shahnameh from S. M. N. A. Library, Malaysia." Al-Shajarah: Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) 23, no. 1 (2018): 41-71.
Recipe Details

Ingredients

gold, lapis-lazuli, cinnabar, verdigris, saffron

Preparation Steps

The text notes that in miniature paintings, verdigris was often mixed with saffron (p. 58). For the illumination of the sarlawh, the artist used dominant hues of gold and lapis-lazuli with cinnabar accents (p. 48).

Original Recipe Text

The text notes that in miniature paintings, verdigris was often mixed with saffron (p. 58). For the illumination of the sarlawh, the artist used dominant hues of gold and lapis-lazuli with cinnabar accents (p. 48).

Evidence

"lavishly decorated with escutcheons and floral motifs with dominant hues of gold and lapis-lazuli, and delicate strokes of cinnabar. (Image 7) ... it seems that the charring effect and destruction of the border lines are due to the corrosive reaction of green verdigris pigment (copper acetate)."

Remarks

There are two different behaviors of green observed: one in the border lines which caused charring and destruction of the paper, and one in the miniatures which remains in perfect condition (p. 58). Landscapes are depicted with hues of purple, and sky is often gold (p. 53).

Scientific Analysis
Chemical Compositioncopper acetate
Analytical Techniques
naked eyes
magnified glass
Certainty Level
Probable
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorPurple
RegionIran
Approx. Year1650
Source Information
TitleFORM AND CONTENT: A HISTORICAL AND ARTISTIC ASSESSMENT OF A 17TH CENTURY ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT OF SHAHNAMEH FROM S. M. N. A. LIBRARY, MALAYSIA
AuthorZekrgoo, Amir H. "Form and Content: A Historical and Artistic Assessment of a 17th Century Illustrated Manuscript of Shahnameh from S. M. N. A. Library, Malaysia." Al-Shajarah: Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization of the International Islamic University Malaysia
Collection17th century illustrated copy of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
Language
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