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Object Number 10-4-20/C5202
Display Title Terra-cotta spindle weight
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle whorl, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic spindle whorl, wide disk shape with one domed side and central perforation, opposite side flat, band of incised liner and geometric repeating design on dome, areas of fine line cross-hatched design within band, grey paste, some losses
Classification
  • Spindle whorl
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Miguel Hidalgo / <City> / Tacuba
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 4.4 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C5202

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