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Old 9th June 2007, 06:33 PM   #17
Jim McDougall
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In notes concerning the circle and dot motif there are suggestions that this decoration is sometimes found on inscribed objects of the civilization around Ellora c.6th c. India. A bone amulet c.3rd c. B.C. is noted as Sonkh, Mathura and is further described as interpreted to symbolize a shield (termed 'd.ha......uh not dha guys !
With connotation as a protective device such as a shield, it is suggested that its appearance on an amulet for protection would seem plausible.
Not a great deal of detail, but interesting concept.

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