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Image Not Available for Small terra cotta spindle whorl- undecorated
Small terra cotta spindle whorl- undecorated
Image Not Available for Small terra cotta spindle whorl- undecorated
Object Number 36-79-20/4578
Display Title Small terra cotta spindle whorl- undecorated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic spindle whorl, center perforation, one side flat, opposite side domed with flat area surrounding perforation, plain
Classification
  • Spindle whorl
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero
Intrasite Pyramid
Additional Geographic Terms Taxco, Few miles southwest of; Acapulco, on road to
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 2.7 x 0.9 cm (1 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-79-20/4578

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