Spindle Whorl
unknown
This object, a large grey stone spindle whorl, is one of the
most common finds from the Iron Age period due to their widespread
usage. The whorl has a large straight central hole through its
centre, flat faces and a rounded edge. The object is undecorated,
although there are possible concentric circles around a hole on one
the sides.
Spindle whorls.
Combed or carded fibre was spun on a spindle fitted with a whorl
which gave it momentum as it turned. Most textiles of this period
were made of wool. The raw fibre and clothes made from it were
often traded between tribes.
Object no :
RPD0363
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
diameter (max): 35 mm diameter (hole): 12 mm depth (max): 18 mm
Materials :
stone & sandstone
Location :
unknown
Accession number :
DUMFM:1952.50.11
Copyright :
NA
