Spindle Whorl, Kirkandrews
A decorated spindle whorl, produced by early Christians.
Decorated with lines and dots, there is a prominent star shape on
one side. The decoration has been covered with a blue colour, most
of which is still visible.
A spindle is a wooden spike with a circular weight or whorl at
one end. It was used for hand-spinning wool into thread. Spindle
whorls are common archaeological finds. Most date from the Iron Age
and the medieval period although some may have been used as
recently as the 19th century.
Object no :
RPD0167
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Creator :
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Place of Production :
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Dimensions :
diameter: 29 mm diameter (hole): 9 mm depth: 9 mm weight: 36.91 grams
Materials :
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Location :
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Accession number :
DUMFM:1990.49.3
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