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Image Not Available for Earthen spindle weights
Earthen spindle weights
Image Not Available for Earthen spindle weights
Object Number 71-19-40/5032
Display Title Earthen spindle weights
Descriptions
Inventory Description 2 black and one brown clay (?) spindle whorls
Classification
  • Ceramic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings; Neuchatel
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 5 x 2.3 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 28
Label on object 5032

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