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Object Number
40-53-60/8371
Display Title
Wooden circular spindle whorl
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, wood, worked, circular, dome shaped, perforated center, cracks
Classification
- Worked
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Chinese Turkestan
/
Sinkiang
Intrasite
Old Niya
Additional Geographic Terms
Chinese Turkestan, south; Niya, vicinity of
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 2.4 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm (15/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
40-53-60/8371; K 12
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