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Description: | A probable cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl. In plan it is sub-circular and iboth faces have six moulded high-relief pellets as decoration with a rasised lip around the central circular perforation. The perforation which is 10.19mm diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is oxidised and is a cream coloured patina. It measures 29.92mm diameter and stands 10.93mm tall. It weighs 39.9g. It is difficult to date lead spindle whorls the Roman and Medieval periods is likely.
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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