Accession No
1947.2361 B.3
Description
One convex cone spindle whorl of dark brown polished clay. Perforated through centre. Decorated with incised geometric pattern, plain on reverse.
Place
Americas; South America; Colombia; Cundinamarca; Lake Guatavita
Period
?Late Period ?Chibcha
Source
Beck, Gundred (Mrs) [donor]; Beck, Horace J. [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1947.2361 B.3; WG 2322 C
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
38mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1947.2361 B[.1-8]: 'Eight convex cone spindle whorls with geometric engraved designs, some with white inlay.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Labels & Markings)
Rectangular paper label with red stripe attached reads: '3. Republic of Colombia'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'WG 2322 c'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery, Colombia display drawer, until 1985
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
One convex cone spindle whorl of dark brown polished clay. Perforated through centre. Decorated with incised geometric pattern, plain on reverse.
Event Date 5/12/2024
Author: J. Dack
FM:322477
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