Finds Study

Basics

Identification
Spindle whorl
Description
A conical (Gleba type D1) spindle whorl. Condition: Complete, minor damage and ceramic loss around the hole the small face.
Object Dates to:
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Measurements and Material

Whole?
Material(s)
Fabric (if relevant)
Gray fabric
Measurements (metric)
Height: 1.9 cm; diameter: 2.7 cm; hole diameter: 0.6 cm
Weight (g)
18.00
Recovery

Bibliography

Bibliography
Gleba, M. 2008. Textile Production in Pre-Roman Italy. Oxford: Oxbow Books, 103-109. Kleibrink, M. 2016. Excavations at Francavilla Marittima 1991-2004: Spindle Whorls Volume 5. Oxford: British Archaeological Reports, 23-32.

Spot Date Reference

Special Finds

115
Description spindle whorl

Stratigraphic Units

385
Area: A, Lower rubble fill (beneath SU372 and SU373) of SU386

Attachments

Attachments
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