Glue-based paints were apparently used for antique and early medieval paintings of Central Asia; a mixture of amino acids and polysaccharides was isolated from specimens of 2nd century B.C. to 7th century A.D. Gelatin and gums were employed as binding medium for paints and grounds. Both binding media were widely used in medieval Indian art. Analysis of a specimen of monochromatic antique Panticapean painting showed that the paint layer consisted of ochre and CaCO₃ implying that the painting was done in fresco technique. Beeswax isolated from the specimen was probably applied to the walls after finishing the painting. Author's address: WCNILKR, 10, Khrestyanskaya pl., Moscow, J-172, 109172, USSR.