Finds Study

Basics

Identification
Spindle whorl
Description
Compressed globular to biconical, roughly octagonal impasto spindle whorl. Condition: Complete whorl with minor chipping along the sides of the object.
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Entry Author

Measurements and Material

Whole?
Material(s)
Fabric (if relevant)
Ceramic, fine ground and well levigated Fabric: Gray fabric
Measurements (metric)
Height: 2.2 cm; diameter: 3.7 cm; hole diameter: 0.7 cm.
Weight (g)
37.00
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

397
Description Spindle Whorl

Stratigraphic Units

Area: B, Layer with large stones, pot and bones

Attachments

Attachments
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