Accession No

1947.2361 B.7


Description

One convex cone spindle whorl of dark brown polished clay. Perforated through centre. Decorated with incised geometric pattern, plain on reverse. Possible white inlay in incised pattern.


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.7; WG 2322 G


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements

36mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'WG 2322 g'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack


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: '2 A. Republic of Colombia'
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. Possible white inlay in incised pattern.
Event Date 5/12/2024
Author: J. Dack


FM:322481

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