Paraliterary text: T-S 12.105

Paraliterary text T-S 12.105

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T-S 12.105
Primary Language
Judaeo-Arabic

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Alchemical recipes describing methods of preparation of metals (copper, sulphur), how to burn them, wash them, dry them and grind them. Mentions a crucible, a glass furnace (most likely a furnace for the preparation of glass) and qulquṭār (a reddish oxide of iron). (Information from CUDL; see also Goitein's index card.)

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Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
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In PGP since 2017
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T-S 12.105 1r

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1r

T-S 12.105 1v

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1v
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