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2009.133.2

Clay spindle-whorl. [FC 18/8/2009]

2009.133.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay spindle-whorl. [FC 18/8/2009]
Long description
Clay spindle-whorl of dark orange flecked brown. The spindle-whorl has been made by crafting a ball from clay before adding a central perforation. The texture of the spindle-whorl is rough. [LKG 21/08/2009]
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932?, uncertain
Date collected
1932?
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971, uncertain Found unentered: 18/08/2009
Materials and processes
Material Clay, Process Perforated, Process Fire-Hardened
Dimensions
Diameter: max 22 mm, Height: max 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2009.133.2

Search terms: Textile, Death, Religion, Spindle-whorl, Grave Good