stained paper

Cairo
15th Century
Source: Chapter 2: Literary Networks in Mamluk Cairo
Recipe Details

Ingredients

balādhur sap

Evidence

"anacardium is known as ‘marking nut’ because its sap is used to stain linens and paper"

Remarks

The sap of the balādhur nut was utilized as a staining agent for paper surfaces in the medieval period (p. 45). This application is distinct from its use as a concentrated ink for writing or tattooing, suggesting its use in preparing or marking the paper substrate itself (p. 45).

Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
historical literature review
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper Typestained paper
Coloramber
RegionCairo
Approx. Year1450
Source Information
AuthorChapter 2: Literary Networks in Mamluk Cairo
CollectionMamluk Cairo
Language
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