Date: 903-904

Al-Hilal al-Sabiʾ (d. 1056) in his Kitāb al-Wuzarāʾ records the imperial budget for 291 (903-904) in Baghdad. The craftsmen listed in this document include goldsmiths (ṣāgha) … read more

Date: 855-56

Ishaq b. Salama was a goldsmith employed by caliph al-Mutawakkil (r. 847-61). He is credited with repairing the Kaʿba and other public works in Mecca … read more