Spindle whorl

Description

Spindle whorl in wood with the shaft as a tapering stick with a pointed end: Ancient Egyptian, Middle Egypt, Faiyum, Roman Period, c.40 BC - AD 395

Museum reference

A.1902.306.26

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Spindle whorl

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Roman Period, Ancient Egyptian

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Wood

Collection place(s)

Faiyum, Middle Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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