The presence of Saffron in Persian miniature paintings and its use as an inhibitor for the destructive effects of verdigris

Barkeshli, Mandana (1999) The presence of Saffron in Persian miniature paintings and its use as an inhibitor for the destructive effects of verdigris. In: ICOM Committee for Conservation:12th Triennial Meeting Lyon, 29th August - 3rd September 2009, Lyon, Paris.

PDF (The Presence of Saffron in Persian Miniature Paintings and its Use as an Inhibitor for the Destructive Effects of Verdigris) - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (5MB) | Request a copy

Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the possible reaction of green verdigris pigment mixed with saffron as a means of stopping the destructive effect of copper-based pigment, and to investigate the presence of saffron in green verdigris pigment and in Iran, as mentioned in Persian medieval texts. In order to examine the possible protective action of saffron, a major chemical mechanism responsible for this behavior- saffron solution serving as a buffer- has been studied and identified. The presence of saffron in green verdigris pigment has been also acknowledged by the FT-IR method. The result showed no indication 0f charring of paper on painted areas where verdigris pigment was mixed with saffron, whereas the verdigris used in pure form had extensively charred the paper support.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	6091/1067
Subjects:	T Technology > TT Handicrafts Arts and crafts
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design
Depositing User:	Dr Mandana Barkeshli
Date Deposited:	16 Jul 2013 12:06
Last Modified:	16 Jul 2013 12:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/1067

Actions (login required)

View Item