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Unfired clay? spindle whorl

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posted on 2021-10-26, 19:40 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Yellow clay spindle-whorl, diam. 3.2cm. Again the very fine ungritted clay, though more yellow this example, again apparently unfired (cf. Sibertswold grave 83). Base slightly rounded, top curved with blunt sides. Top decorated by concentric grooves, the spaces between them narrowing towards the base; the bottom likewise has 2 concentric grooves.Apparently this also has an original label. The object marked with the grave number in ink.

History

Grave ID

Kingston Down Grave 299

Object ID

M6238

Catalogue Number

M 6238

Material

ceramic, clay (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; clay) (Antiquarian Material; earthen)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

spindle whorls (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; spindle whorls) (Antiquarian Keyword; disci, quoits)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

textile

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    spindle whorlsKingston Down Grave 299Archaeology

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