Accession No
1947.2361 B.4
Description
One slightly truncated convex cone spindle whorl of buff clay. Perforated through the 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.4; WG 2322 D
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
44mm
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: '1 B. Republic [illegible] of Colombia'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in black ink: 'WG 2322 d'
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 slightly truncated convex cone spindle whorl of buff clay. Perforated through the centre. Decorated with incised geometric pattern. Plain on reverse.
Event Date 5/12/2024
Author: J. Dack
FM:322478
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