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This bead is pierced longitudinally to allow for its suspension. Its recto is in the likeness of a scarab, while the reverse is adorned with circular geometric motifs. The same motif (two concentric circles) is repeated five times and its regular shape indicates that it was impressed with a stamp.

Cette perle est percée longitudinalement pour permettre la suspension. Son recto est à l'image d'un scarabée. Le verso est orné de motifs géométriques circulaires, le même motif (deux cercles concentriques l'un dans l'autre) étant répété cinq fois . Sa régularité indique qu'il a été apposé avec une matrice.

This bead is pierced longitudinally to allow for its suspension. Its recto is in the likeness of a scarab, while the reverse is adorned with circular geometric motifs. The same motif (two concentric circles) is repeated five times and its regular shape indicates that it was impressed with a stamp.

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Bibliography

Vercoutter Jean, Mirgissa III, Paris, 1976, p. 276, fig. 5.
Vila André, "La nécropole du plateau occidental (MX)", dans J. Vercoutter, Mirgissa II, Paris, 1975, p. 64, fig.19.

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Lieu de découverte: 
Numéro de fouille: IM 151.

État de conservation: 
L'émail a disparu presque entièrement.

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