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Spindle whorl
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl
Object Number 39-83-30/1855
Display Title Spindle whorl
Descriptions
Object Description Cast bronze spindle whorl, oblate spheroid. Dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Bronze spindle whorl or bead, round
Classification
  • Domestic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Coastal
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 1.1 cm (3/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-83-30/1855
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (Summer 1939 - 10/5/1939)
Donor Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (Summer 1939 - 10/5/1939)

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