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Elongated, oval and rounded scaraboid with a crenellated edge (in the likeness of a cowry shell). The flat surface is inscribed with an unidentified central cartouche (probably Second Intermediate Period) flanked on either side by two facing falcons, separated by wadj signs (''green'').

Scaraboïde ovale et allongé, bombé, au pourtour gravé de dentelure (en forme de coquillage cauri). Le plat porte un cartouche central non identifie, probablement de la Deuxième Période Intermédiaire, encadré de part et d'autre par deux faucons affrontés séparés par des signes ouadj ("vert").

Elongated, oval and rounded scaraboid with a crenellated edge (in the likeness of a cowry shell). The flat surface is inscribed with an unidentified central cartouche (probably Second Intermediate Period) flanked on either side by two facing falcons, separated by wadj signs (''green'').

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Bibliography

Vila André, "La nécropole du plateau occidental (MX)", dans J. Vercoutter, Mirgissa II, Paris, 1975, p. 92, fig. 27-1.

General Comment


Lieu de découverte: 
Numéro de fouille: MX, T.83-1.

Material: 
Pâte émaillée dont l'émail, bleu-vert, ne subsiste que dans les creux.  

État de conservation: 
Le dessus est usé.

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