gold; taz̲hīb
Anatolia
15th Century
Source: Manuscripts from Chapter Two, Three, and Four, pp. 349-368
Recipe Details
Ingredients
gold (taz̲hīb)
Preparation Steps
The application of gold was performed as part of the decorative program (taz̲hīb) of the manuscript. The financial records note that six thousand dirhams were paid for the combined expenses of the scribe and the gold application (p. 365).
Original Recipe Text
The application of gold was performed as part of the decorative program (taz̲hīb) of the manuscript. The financial records note that six thousand dirhams were paid for the combined expenses of the scribe and the gold application (p. 365).
Evidence
"paid expenses of six thousand dirhams for the fees of the scribe and the application of gold (taz̲hīb), so that when the people of the heart and lovers (i.e. dervishes) have the honour of reading [it], they call Him to mind with a favourable prayer"
Remarks
The use of gold was intended to enhance the spiritual experience of the 'people of the heart and lovers' (dervishes) when reading the book of secrets (p. 365). This provides a theological/functional justification for the use of expensive inorganic pigments in Sufi manuscripts.
Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionAu
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorGold
RegionAnatolia
Approx. Year1450
Source Information
AuthorManuscripts from Chapter Two, Three, and Four, pp. 349-368
CollectionAnatolia (Erzincan)
Language
N/A
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