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Description: | A medieval to post medieval decorated lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl has a bi-conical form with the distinctive zigzag and dot pattern to one side. The other side has six sectors, each alternately decorated by vertical or horizontal cast lines. The central hole is 9.45mm and there are two casting spurs to the rim. The surface has a grey/cream lead oxide patina with dark brown earth staining.
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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