Spindle whorl
Spindle whorl

Currently not on view

Spindle whorl

Greek
y1959-33

Information

Title
Spindle whorl
Medium
Lead
Dimensions
diam. 3.5 cm, th. 0.8 cm (1 3/8 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Professor George Rowley
Object Number
y1959-33
Culture
Greek
Type
textile working equipment, metalwork
Materials
lead
Subject
palmettes, lotus, spinning (textile process)

Acquired by Prof. George Rowley at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1959 by Rowley.

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