TERMINOLOGY

FOR THE CONSERVATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPTS

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The Manuscript Codex * Materials

RIH
A fine sand or sand-like material, usually with glittery components, which is sprinkled over writing when the ink is fresh so that the glitter adheres to the ink as it dries.
Yusuf İyilik Collection

 

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