Spindle whorl
Spindle whorl

Currently not on view

Spindle whorl,

6th–5th century BCE

Greek
y1967-82

Information

Title
Spindle whorl
Dates

6th–5th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 1.9 cm, diam. 2.2 cm (3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of E. L. and F. B. Godwin, daughters of Harold Godwin, Class of 1879
Object Number
y1967-82
Place Collected

Asia Minor, Sardis (Sartmahmut)?

Culture
Greek
Type
textile working equipment
Materials
slip, ceramic
Subject
spinning (textile process)

Given to the Museum in 1967 by E.L. and F.B. Godwin

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