Spindle Whorl

37-11-214

From: Iran | Rayy

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 37-11-214
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Rayy
Site Name Rayy
Archaeology Area RTE 5, Pit 2, #9, d. 2.50-3.50; D. top 54.70
Date Made Islamic I
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bone
Description

Bone; greenish from bronze. Conoid. Incised loops with ends joined. Perhaps used as an ornament or button.

Credit Line The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937
Other Number RE 3401 - Field No SF

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