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Spindle Whorl

700s - 900s

Iran, early Islamic period

Medium
bone, incised
Measurements
Overall: 0.8 x 2 x 2 cm (5/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Gans 1961.356
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Location
Not on view
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An off-white bone spindle whorl features a circular disk with a central round hole. Its surface is incised with large, overlapping circles and several smaller circles with central dots. One large circle on the left has a light green tint, and tan patches mark the cream-colored material. The outer edges are irregular and worn, showing small chips along the bottom.

Spindle Whorl

700s - 900s

Iran, early Islamic period

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