sfbey wrote:

> Red ochre cannot be carbon dated.

Red ochre contains organic binder which can be carbon dated.
Here is how Egyptian ochre paint could have been made using eggs, honey or gum extract as a binder depending on its usage:[www.sewanee.edu]
Apparently is was the same anywhere it was used: [www.nps.gov]



Post Edited (20-May-13 23:51)