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Object Number 982-21-40/9240
Display Title Spindle whorl with incised geometric design 4.3 cm diameter x 3.1 cm. h.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic complete vessel, spindle whorl, perf, brown, incised geom des, worn
Classification
  • Spindle whorl
Department Archaeological
Date 3000 BCE-2000 BCE
Culture
  • Early Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Cyprus
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3.1 x 4.3 x 4.3 cm (1 1/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 982-21-40/9240; MUSEUM of ART./New York./No. (198-crossed out)

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