Spindle Whorl

1900.20.0001

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Artifact Identification Spindle Whorl   (1900.20.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Textileworking T&E
  4. :
  5. Textile Manufacturing Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Neolithic
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 5.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.2 cm
Weight 26 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Fossil
Manufacturing Processes Piercing, Grinding
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction Needs Research
Reproduction Information Source file suggests that this piece may be a reproduction.

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