Alchemy T-S K14.12
- Holding institution:
- Cambridge University Library
- Data provider:
- Cambridge University Library
- Title:
- Alchemy T-S K14.12
- Date:
- 6th-19th century
- Description:
- Leaf from a work on operative alchemy, describing operations for silver and gold, the dissolution and dealbation (whitening) of arsenic in vinegar and other operations (including one on pearls). A passage on verso describes the removal of humidities from bodies. The author appears to be talking about his own experiences in the first person.Condition: Torn, holes, slightly stainedLayout: 31 lines (recto); 30 lines (verso)
- Language:
- Hebrew
- Type (Narrower):
- Manuscripts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Provenance:
- Donated by Dr Solomon Schechter and his patron Dr Charles Taylor in 1898 as part of the Taylor-Schechter Genizah Collection
- Medium:
- Paper
- Extent:
- Leaf: (height: 28.5 cm, width: 17.8 cm)
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Library
- Rights:
- This image may be used in accord with fair use and fair dealing provisions, including teaching and research. If you wish to reproduce it within publications or on the public web, please contact genizah@lib.cam.ac.uk.
This metadata is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. - Identifier:
- T-S K14.12
- Is part of:
- The Taylor-Schechter Genizah Collection