Hellenistische bis römische Spinnwirtel aus Stein
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Object number
0540ROM(A-Y)
Object: | Ancient spindle whorls For sale are single pieces from a group of 25 pieces. Please edit the number in the basket to the amount of spindle whorls you desire. |
Material: | Stone. |
Dimensions: | Approx. 20mm to 30mm in diameter, 5mm to 15mm in height. |
Period: | 4th cent. BC to 4th cent. AD. Classical antiquitiy, hellenistic to roman. |
Condition: | Near perfect condition. Only minor chips. |
Description | Group of 25 ancient hellenistic to roman spindle whorls made of stone. Flat bodies with a circular cross-section. One side planar the other side conical or hemispherical. All sides are polished, central drilling hole. |
Provenance: | Acquired in 2009 from the remaining stock of dutch antiquities dealer W. van Stormbroek. |
Literature: | Bette Hochberg, Handspindles (1993). Almut Bohnsack, Spinnen und Weben (1981). |
Authenticity: | Authenticity is guaranteed. We give a lifetime return option on authenticity for all our artefacts. |