Spindle Whorl
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Spindle Whorl

TitleSpindle Whorl
Datebefore 16th century 13th century
MediumStone
ClassificationStone-Implements
OriginPeruvian Peruvian
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Spindle Whorl” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated before 16th century. It is executed in stone and classified as stone-implements. 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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