Bead

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 bead is shaped like a five-pointed star.

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:	000-100-033-485-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.BHB 4
Date:	Between 2000 and 1500 BC
Material:	Faience; star; with five points
Dimensions:	0.73" max D
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Glenluce Sands
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Description:	Faience star bead with five points, from Glenluce Sands
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