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Could it possible that these small "teeths" on the surface were meant to maintain the enamel on the surface, for it is obvious that the filgreed arches are too shallow to provide for a strong grip, ending in the loss of the enamel.
The triangle shaped "lots" at both edges is typical of the old style ait ouaouzguit beads but then i have never seen this arhc construction before, all in all this bead is one of a kind little marvel, and i can easily figure out the scale outlook of it when it bore enamel especially if made in more thatn ones colour!!
Nice find Hillary i like it very much
Yes Ayis! the "teeth" were meant to provide more surface area for the enamel to adhere to. You can scarcely see the traces of enamel at the corners, it could almost appear like copper sulfate, leeching out of the silver alloy, but it is enamel and a nice turquoise color
A BEAUTY....
and yes style and the colour of the remaining enamel speaks of Ait Ouarzguit to me too.
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