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Spinning Whorl

9th century BC-4th century BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Spinning whorl of red earthenware blackened by firing and burnished. Annular disc with a hole in the centre for the spindle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Blackened and burnished earthenware
Brief description
Spinning whorl of burnished earthenware, Odugattur, India, 9th century BC-4th century BC
Physical description
Spinning whorl of red earthenware blackened by firing and burnished. Annular disc with a hole in the centre for the spindle.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.125in
  • Thickness: 0.5in
Credit line
Given by F. J. Richards, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
IM.350-1923

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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