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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 8.24mm diameter. The upper surface of the spindle whorl is decorated with annulets with a pellet in the centre. The lower face is decorated with prominent pellets and 'V' shaped ridges. The surface of the spindle whorl is oxidised and is a cream colour. It measures 29.67mm diameter and is 11.36mm thick. It weighs 41.8g. 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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