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Spindle whorl
Spindle whorl

Spindle whorl

MediumCeramic
Dimensions13/16 × 1 15/16 in. (2 × 4.9 cm)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Object numberA 1755
DescriptionCircular piece of clay with flat side and a peaked side that rises to a narrow top with hole through center. Incised designs on sides and a line around surface above base. Brown color.
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Not on view
Collections
Spindle whorl
Pre-Columbian
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
900-1520
Fish hook
Tlingit
late 19th century
Spindle whorl
Pre-Columbian
900-1520
Spindle whorl
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
900-1520
Spindle whorl
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
900-1520 CE
Lamp
Egypt
4th century