well beaten bast fibers
Iran
16th Century
Source: Knipe, P., Eremin, K., Walton, M., Babini, A., & Rayner, G. (2018). Materials and techniques of Islamic manuscripts. Heritage Science, 6(1), 55.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
bast fibers
Preparation Steps
The paper was manufactured from well-beaten bast fibers, resulting in a thin and finely-made support. It was burnished to achieve a characteristic sheen before painting (p. 15). Historic recipes suggest the use of various sizing agents like starch or cucumber seeds, though these specific folios were not tested for sizing (p. 17).
Original Recipe Text
The paper was manufactured from well-beaten bast fibers, resulting in a thin and finely-made support. It was burnished to achieve a characteristic sheen before painting (p. 15). Historic recipes suggest the use of various sizing agents like starch or cucumber seeds, though these specific folios were not tested for sizing (p. 17).
Evidence
"Both folios were made from well beaten bast fibers, as is typical for Persian papers from this period. Both papers were light tan in color with a relatively even fiber distribution and exhibited the characteristic sheen indicative of burnishing."
Remarks
Fibers were taken from folios 2002.50.34 and .35. The paper exhibits high quality typical of the Safavid period in Shiraz. The study notes that while many Islamic papers are dyed, this specific analysis focused on the fiber composition (p. 15).
Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionCellulose
Analytical Techniques
Fiber analysis
microscopy
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper Typewell beaten bast fibers
Colorlight tan
RegionIran
Approx. Year1550
Source Information
AuthorKnipe, P., Eremin, K., Walton, M., Babini, A., & Rayner, G.
CollectionShāhnāma paintings (Table 1, #32)
Language
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