Spindle whorl
| Title | Spindle whorl |
|---|---|
| Date | 6th millennium BCE 59th century BCE |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1962 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Spindle whorl” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 6th millennium BCE. It is executed in ceramic. 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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