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Description: | A probable cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl. In plan it is sub-circular with a central circular perforation which is 9.5mm diameter. The spindle whorl is decorated on both faces. One face has have six moulded high-relief triangles as decoration at the edge. The other face also has six moulded high-relief triangles but between them there is moulded leave shapes with the the leaf skeletons visible. The surface of the spindle whorl is only slightly oxidised and is a mottled grey and pale grey colour. It measures 31mm diameter and stands 11.5mm tall. It weighs 37.2g.A similar example has been recorded on the PAS Database, WAW-A54060. It is difficult to date lead spindle whorls the Roman and Medieval periods is likely. There is a possibility that this example is later based on the surface condition.
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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