Spindle Whorl

1990.11.0014

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Artifact Identification Spindle Whorl   (1990.11.0014)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Textileworking T&E
  4. :
  5. Textile Manufacturing Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Pre-Columbian, Classical, 1
Culture Teotihuacano, mexican

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 5.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 2.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.2 cm
Weight 55 g
Measuring Remarks Largest measurement diameter of bottom. Second largest dimension diameter of top.
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding, Incising
Munsell Color Information Dark Gray (N 2.75/ 5.5% R) -Main color. Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/4) -Discoloration.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of E. G. Montgomery in Memory of R. V. Montgomery
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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