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Spindle Whorl, Possible Reproduction

1900.20.0002

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Artifact Identification Spindle Whorl, Possible Reproduction   (1900.20.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Textileworking T&E
    3. :
  3. Textile Manufacturing Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Neolithic, 4500 – 2500
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 4.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .8 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 26.1 g
Measuring Remarks The diameter of the smaller hole is .8 cm.
Materials Stone--Limestone
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information White (5 yr 8/1) -ns Light Gray ( 5 yr 7/1) -ns

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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