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Object Number 97-9-20/49825
Display Title Terra cotta spindle whorls
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic spindle whorls, molded and sculpted disk shape with one domed side and central perforation, opposite surface plain and mostly flat, various impressed and incised repeating designs on domed side, one with area of design on flat side, some losses
Classification
  • Spindle whorl
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 5.9 x 5.9 x 1.6 cm (2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 13
Label on object 49825

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