Accession No

Z 11571


Description

Spindle whorl of dark grey clay. Biconvex, with small central cylindrical hole. Finger/thumbed impressions along outer edge.


Place

Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Lake Neuchâtel; Auvernier


Period

Late Bronze Age


Source

Foster, Walter Kidman [collector and bequeather]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 11571


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements

40mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label with blue border affixed to object reads in black ink: 'AUVERNIER. 8.3.83. W.K.F.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou


Context (Related Documents)
See card for sketch.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Spindle whorl of dark brown clay. Ornament; Fingertupfen. Condition good
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Field collection)
Collected on 8 March, 1882.
Event Date 8/3/1882
Author: Danlei Zhou


Context (References)
University of Cambridge, Museum of General and Local Archaeology. (1892). 'The Walter K. Foster Bequest. Catalogue of the Antiquities.'
Event Date 1892
Author: Danlei Zhou


Description (Physical description)
Spindle whorl of dark grey clay. Biconvex, with small central cylindrical hole. Finger/thumbed impressions along outer edge.
Event Date 17/4/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou


FM:44072

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