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Description: | A Medieval lead spindle whorl (1066-1500). The spindle whorl is a truncated cone in shape with a central perforation (diameter 8.58mm). The sloping sides are decorated with a moulded zig-zag motif, the decoration is even and regular for three-quarters of the circumference. On the final quarter the decoration becomes irregular with moulded vertical lines within the peaks and troughs of the zig-zags. There is some damage to the edges that appears to be modern. The lead has a thick white/grey patina and it is laminating. Dimensions: Diameter 32.72mm; Thickness 13.98mm; Weight 46.79g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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