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Description: | A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl. In plan it is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. On the upper surface there is high-relief radiating lines and on the lower surface there are alternating high-relief radiating lines and pellets as decoration. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 9.28mm diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is oxidised and is a cream coloured patina. It measures 26.43mm diameter and stands 17.14mm tall. It weighs 57.5g.
It is difficult to date lead spindle whorls the Roman and Medieval periods is likely. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Bolton, Angie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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