Ginger (as illustration only)
Letter from Alexandria (Geniza doc T-S 16.274)
later part 11th century
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Taken from: Jews, Christians and Muslims in Medieval and Early Modern Times: A Festschrift in Honor of Mark R. Cohen
Letter possibly sent from Alexandria by a merchant to his relative, including details about accounts and mentioning orders of perfumes and spices.
(Line 16) zanjabil tari zanji: fresh Zanji ginger
(Line 17) shabb mudarham: brilliant alum ordered