metal tannate (hibr) or carbon black (midad), and possibly a mixture of both

Unknown
10th Century
Source: Porter, C. (2021). The Use of Metals in Islamic Manuscripts. In: Islamic Art and Culture.
Recipe Details

Evidence

"The outlining ink may have been either metal tannate (hibr) or carbon black (midad), and possibly a mixture of both."

Remarks

In the Blue Qur'an, the black outline can be observed moving up and over the gold leaf, as it would be too time-consuming to form the letter by cutting through the gold leaf (p. 261-262).

Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
microscope
Certainty Level
Probable
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
ColorBlack
RegionUnknown
Approx. Year950
Source Information
TitleThe Use of Metals in Islamic Manuscripts
AuthorPorter, C.
CollectionUnknown
Language
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