Armenian bole

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Scope note
Soft red ocher that is a natural mixture of hydrated silicate clays colored with red iron oxide. Since at least the 17th century, it has been used as a foundation for gold leaf and as a red earth pigment.
Armenian bole
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025