Spindle whorl, diam 3.6cm., sub-oval section. Made of what appears to be very fine, gritless cream coloured clay, which has never been fired but must have been just leather hard when buried. Some slight damage due to excavation when soft and damp.
Grave ID
Sibertswold Downs Grave 83Object ID
M6469Catalogue Number
M 6469Material
clay (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; clay) (Antiquarian Material; earthen)Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)
spindle whorl (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; spindle whorl) (Antiquarian Keyword; discus, quoit, toy)Status
extantLocation
National Museums LiverpoolCollection
Mayer CollectionOriginal Collection
FaussettCategory ID
textile
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