“Spindle” (c. 1–399 CE) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Spindle

Spindle

TitleSpindle
Datec. 1–399 CE 1st century
Mediumwood with carved clay whorl
ClassificationSpindle Whorl
OriginPeru, South Coast, Nasca Peru
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSpindle, c. 1–399 CE. Peru, South Coast, Nasca. Wood with carved clay whorl; overall: 32.3 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm (12 11/16 x 5/8 x 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John Wise, 1948.483
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Spindle” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1–399 CE. It is executed in wood with carved clay whorl and classified as spindle whorl. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06