White Lead
Iran
16th Century
Source: Pakzad, Z. (2017). Color Structure in the Persian Painting. Review of European Studies, 9(1), 1-17.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
White lead, Water, Arabic gum
Preparation Steps
The white lead is dissolved in water and filtered. The residue is then mixed with Arabic gum for use in painting (p. 13).
Original Recipe Text
The white lead is dissolved in water and filtered. The residue is then mixed with Arabic gum for use in painting (p. 13).
Evidence
"In the literature, for making white color it is said that white lead is dissolved in water and filtered, then it is discarded and mixed with Arabic gum."
Remarks
Commonly known in Iran as 'Sheikh White Lead', likely named after Sheikh Bahaei. It is an artificial compound of lead alkali carbonate and lead hydroxide, containing roughly 70% lead and 3% hydrate (p. 13).
Scientific Analysis
Chemical Composition(pbco3)2 pb(oh)2
Analytical Techniques
Remaking
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
BinderAcacia gum
ColorWhite
RegionIran
Approx. Year1550
Source Information
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