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Spindle Whorl

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Date

8th–10th century

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Object Description
Spindle whorl

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Title

Spindle Whorl

Creator

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Worktype

Ivories and Bone

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Material

Bone; incised and inlaid with paint

Dimensions

H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)

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Date

8th–10th century

Provenance

Gift of Lily S. Place, 1921

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Public Domain

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Location

Egypt

Subjects

Birds

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Spindle Whorl, 8th–10th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public Domain.

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