Spindle Whorl

37-11-212

From: Iran | Rayy

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 37-11-212
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Rayy
Site Name Rayy
Archaeology Area H 20, Pit 2, #1, refuse; D. top 43.75
Date Made Islamic I or II
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bone
Description

Bone. Conoid with slightly curved sides. WIth engraved cross-hatched triangles and conventionalized bird. Perhaps an ornament or button.

Credit Line The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937
Other Number RH 6518 - Field No SF

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