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This faience bead was found at Luce Sands in Wigtownshire. Faience beads and pendants found in Scotland show the adoption by the elite of fashions current in southern England, especially Wessex, during the 2nd millennium B.C.

The star-shaped bead, with nine points, has a greenish-blue surface.

Faience jewellery was made at several sandy locations in Scotland during the 2nd millennium BC. The technological skills and the design ideas were imported from southern England.

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• Online ID: 000-100-033-483-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.BHB 2
• Date: Between 2000 and 1500 BC
  
• Material: Faience; star; with nine points
  
• Dimensions: 0.90" max D
  
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• Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Glenluce Sands
  
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• Description: Faience star bead with nine points, from Glenluce Sands
  
• References:
  • Clarke, D.V., Cowie, T.G., & Foxon, Andrew (eds). Symbols of power at the time of Stonehenge. Edinburgh: National Museums of Antiquities of Scotland, 1985, pp 216-220, 283. 
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