File:Spindle whorl of unknown date; biconical whorl with decoration on both faces (FindID 245605).jpg

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Spindle whorl of unknown date; biconical whorl with decoration on both faces
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Derby Museums Trust, Anja Rohde, 2009-01-30 12:46:01
Title
Spindle whorl of unknown date; biconical whorl with decoration on both faces
Description
English: Spindle whorl; cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date. The whorl is of biconical shape and is decorated on both faces with moulded lines forming a rough star-shaped pattern. There are also pellets within the points of the star. The whorl has a large, sub-circular hole in the centre. The metal has an even, thin, pale grey patina over its surface. Diameter 29.7mm, thickness 8.9mm, weight 29.48g
Depicted place (County of findspot) Nottinghamshire
Date Unknown date
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FindID: 245605
Old ref: DENO-2EDB33
Filename: E6258 spindle whorl biconical decorated.jpg
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a voluntary programme run by the United Kingdom government to record the increasing numbers of small finds of archaeological interest found by members of the public. The scheme started in 1997 and now covers most of England and Wales. Finds are published at https://finds.org.uk
Source https://finds.org.uk/database/ajax/download/id/200874
Catalog: https://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/200874
Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/245605
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