Q. Which yellow arsenic pigment was used in medieval Assamese manuscripts and masks?
Answer: Haital
Notes: Haital is a medieval Assamese yellow arsenic pigment used in manuscripts and traditional mask-making. Hangool is vermilion, another pigment. Indigo is a blue dye, and Gulal is a colored powder used in festivals.
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