paper preparation recipes
Iran
16th Century
Source: Leila Alhagh, Merav Carmeli, G. Geltner, John Henry, Stephen J. Joyce, Janice Pinder, Robert Turnbull, "Inventorying 'Pre-modern' Manuscripts in Victorian Public and Private Collections: Expanding the Cultural Archive," Script & Print 45:2 (2021) 148–165.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
paper
Preparation Steps
The manuscripts in this private collection include specialized 'paper preparation recipes' as one of the diverse topics alongside Islamic jurisprudence and poetry (p. 153). These recipes provide historical insights into the material culture and production methods used within the regions of production, likely including Iran or Kabul (p. 153-154).
Original Recipe Text
The manuscripts in this private collection include specialized 'paper preparation recipes' as one of the diverse topics alongside Islamic jurisprudence and poetry (p. 153). These recipes provide historical insights into the material culture and production methods used within the regions of production, likely including Iran or Kabul (p. 153-154).
Evidence
"Topics include Islamic jurisprudence, mysticism, poetry, stories and fables, prayers, paper preparation recipes, genealogical documents, the history of Iran, and examples of calligraphy."
Remarks
The manuscripts in this collection were found in 'generally poor condition' and had been stored in boxes and suitcases after being sourced from Russia. The oldest manuscript in this group is an incomplete copy of Sa'di's Gulistan (written c. 1258, completed 1540), featuring prose and poetry written in Persian (Farsi) with interlinear translations in Ottoman Turkish (p. 153).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
visual inspection
inventorying
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper Typepaper preparation recipes
RegionIran
Approx. Year1550
Source Information
AuthorLeila Alhagh, Merav Carmeli, G. Geltner, John Henry, Stephen J. Joyce, Janice Pinder, Robert Turnbull, "Inventorying 'Pre-modern' Manuscripts in Victorian Public and Private Collections: Expanding the Cultural Archive," Script & Print 45:2
CollectionPrivate Arabic manuscript collection
Language
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