Accession No
1932.527.87
Description
Domed spindle whorl with band of linear decoration, comprising four evenly spaced panels filled with sections of parallel grooves arranged at different angles. Circular perforation through centre. Burnished surfaces. Red-brown and grey in colour. Damage to base.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico; Valley of Mexico
Period
Postclassic Aztec
Source
Rogers, George Frederick (Dr) [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
48mm x 48mm
Events
Context (Analysis)
DELETE
Event Date 1932
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1932.527[.1-93]: 'Spindle whorls, parts of figurines, sherds and pottery fragments.' Annotated by Mary Hill Harris at a later date to read: 'Includes decorated sherds and painted figurine parts, several figurine faces.'
Event Date 1932
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Domed spindle whorl with band of linear decoration, comprising four evenly spaced panels filled with sections of parallel grooves arranged at different angles. Circular perforation through centre. Burnished surfaces. Red-brown and grey in colour. Damage to base.
Event Date 16/1/2025
Author: Sophie Wardle
Context (Amendments / updates)
When the Mexican archaeology collection was re-packed for storage in 1985 the objects were assessed by Mary Hill Harris and other museum colleagues, then boxed according to period. This object was packed with Aztec material and the Period field has now been updated accordingly; the Period field previously read 'Preclassic; Classic; Postclassic; Aztec; Toltec'.
Event Date 16/1/2025
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:323334
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