vermillion
Morocco
Source: J. Raman Spectrosc. 2013, 44, 114–120
Recipe Details
Ingredients
mercury (II) sulfide
Preparation Steps
Vermillion or cinnabar (HgS) used for bright red illuminations. Mixed with ceruse, vermillion can also give carnation shades (p. 117).
Original Recipe Text
Vermillion or cinnabar (HgS) used for bright red illuminations. Mixed with ceruse, vermillion can also give carnation shades (p. 117).
Evidence
"these bands correspond to those of vermillion. Vermillion or cinnabar is mercury (II) sulfide (HgS) that was largely used by ancient scribes because of its accessibility and its simplicity of preparation."
Remarks
Found in all studied remains as the most common bright red illumination (p. 117). The fluorescence background observed in some dark shades may be due to the binder used in the ink preparation (p. 117).
Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionHgS
Analytical Techniques
Micro Raman spectra
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorRed
RegionMorocco
Source Information
AuthorJ. Raman Spectrosc. 2013, 44, 114–120
Collectionold cities of Fez, Meknes and Zerhoune
Language
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