black ink of the main text

Evidence

"Although the black ink of the main text does not seamlessly disappear into the landscape like the va-lahu, features of the writing echo the calligraphic line in the gilded drawing."

Remarks

The text describes the black ink used in the manuscript as having features that echo the calligraphic lines in the associated gilded drawings (p. 169). The calligraphic strokes, particularly the tails of the mīms, are described as dynamic and reminiscent of brush strokes rather than those of a reed pen, suggesting a high level of sensory integration between the ink and the visual landscape of the page (p. 169).