Terracotta spindle whorl. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C..Like the two onoi (06.1021.52, 10.210.13) displayed nearby, this spindle whorl is a specialized piece of equipment used in working wool into thread. Carefully shaped and painted, it would have been attached to one end of the spindle to make it easier to rotate. Such objects were appropriate indeed for the graves of women. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Name: Terracotta spindle whorl. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C..Like the two onoi (06.1021.52, 10.210.13) displayed nearby, this spindle whorl is a specialized piece of equipment used in working wool into thread. Carefully shaped and painted, it would have been attached to one end of the spindle to make it easier to rotate. Such objects were appropriate indeed for the graves of women. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - SuperStock
Brand: Album Archivo
SKU: 4409-17350105
Availability: InStock

This asset has restrictions and cannot be purchased online. Get in touch for more details.

Terracotta spindle whorl. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C..Like the two onoi (06.1021.52, 10.210.13) displayed nearby, this spindle whorl is a specialized piece of equipment used in working wool into thread. Carefully shaped and painted, it would have been attached to one end of the spindle to make it easier to rotate. Such objects were appropriate indeed for the graves of women. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Terracotta spindle whorl. Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C..Like the two onoi (06.1021.52, 10.210.13) displayed nearby, this spindle whorl is a specialized piece of equipment used in working wool into thread. Carefully shaped and painted, it would have been attached to one end of the spindle to make it easier to rotate. Such objects were appropriate indeed for the graves of women. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. by Album/Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY/Album Archivo is available for licensing today.