|
Date: |
|
Description: | Medieval (probably) cast lead alloy spindle whorl. Biconvex. Each side has finely moulded relief decoration of, on one side, a quatrefoil containing a diamond with a pellet in each void and in each outer angle of the quatrefoil; and on the other side a cinquefoil containing a five-pointed star with a pellet in each of the voids of the cinquefoil and a triangle with pellet apex in each of the outer angles of the cinquefoil. The hole tapers slightly from 8.2-9.0mm on one side to 9.1-9.6mm on the other. Fine cream patina. Diameter 27.7mm, thickness 12.6mm, weight 43.09g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
|