Spinning Whorl
9th century BC-4th century BC (made)
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| Place of origin |
Spinning whorl of red earthenware with traces of blackening by firing. Annular disc with a hole in the centre for the spindle.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Blackened earthenware |
| Brief description | Spinning whorl of earthenware, Odugattur, India, 9th century BC-4th century BC |
| Physical description | Spinning whorl of red earthenware with traces of blackening by firing. Annular disc with a hole in the centre for the spindle. |
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| Credit line | Given by F. J. Richards, Esq. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.351-1923 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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