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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. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 8.04mm diameter. The upper surface of the spindle whorl is decorated with alternating pellets and oblique ridges. The lower face is decorated with more feint decoration consisting of quarters lineated by ridges with a pair of pellets within. The surface of the spindle whorl is oxidised and is a cream colour. It measures 29.09mm diameter and stands 18.84mm tall. It weighs 57.6g. It is difficult to date lead spindle whorls, but anywhere between the Roman and Medieval period.
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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