Spindle-Whorl
Date300 BC-1000 AD
MediumSlate
ClassificationsTools and manufacturing
Terms
Object numberC00278
DescriptionSpindle whorl formed of slate. Dark grey in colour with a central hole. Spindle whorls were attached to a spindle in order to increase speed and tension while spinning.On View
Not on viewCollections
800-1000
500 BC-400 AD
300 BC-1000 AD
800 BC-500 AD
43-409
1700-1900
600 BC-500 AD
1700-1900
800-1500
1800-1900
1700 - 1750
1800-1900