Spindle whorl

Spindle whorls were used for spinning wool into thread. This one is made from a piece of stone.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
1887/12/7
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
stone
Common Name
spindle whorl
Simple Name
stone object
Period Classification
Roman (43-410)

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