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spindle whorls
spindle whorls

spindle whorls

Object NameSpindle Whorl
Made FromGlass, non-lead, probably
Date1-499
Place MadeRoman Empire; probably Egypt
TechniqueTooled, inlaid
SizeOverall H: .8 cm, Diam: 3.4 cm
Accession Number59.1.283
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSpindle-whorl: circular, with central perforation and plano-convex cross section. Convex upper surface is inlaid with four blue strips, which extend from perforation to edge forming cross with arms at right angles and dividing surface into four triangular segments. Each segment contains one circular cane slice with brown dot surrounded by white ring. Base glass is very bubbly.
Provenance
Source Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982) - 1948-07-1959-07-27
Purchased from Nassar Bros., Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo
Former Collection Nassar Bros. - 1948-07

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