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Description: | A lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. The object is sub circular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The top of the whorl slopes and has a deep gouge at one edge, demarcated by creamy brown and grey patinas; one side is shallower than the other. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 7.5mm; slight wear may be seen on the wall of the perforation, showing up as a creamy brown patina. The whorl has a creamy white patina. Spindle whorls were used from the Iron Age onwards are are very difficult to date.Thickness: 9.4mm; Diameter: 20mm; Weight: 18.92g
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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