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Description: | A cast lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl of probable medieval or early Post Medieval date, about AD 1400 - 1600. Both sides are decorated with raised pellets with raised lines radiatign from the centre on one face. The circular central aperture measures 8mm in diameter and has a depression in the side wall. There is little evidence of wear and there is a post depositional gouge. The surface of the object has a grey patina. For a similar object see SWYOR-14DE86.
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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