Accession No

1932.527.88


Description

Spindle whorl of domed shape, featuring an incised band of decoration including interlocking semicircular motifs, parallel vertical lines, and areas covered with tiny square dots. Circular perforation through centre. Dark grey and brown in colour. Burnished surfaces.


Place

Americas; North America; Mexico; Valley of Mexico


Period

Postclassic Aztec


Source

Rogers, George Frederick (Dr) [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1932.527.88


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements

40mm x 40mm


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)
Spindle whorl of domed shape, featuring an incised band of decoration including interlocking semicircular motifs, parallel vertical lines, and areas covered with tiny square dots. Circular perforation through centre. Dark grey and brown in colour. Burnished surfaces.
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:323335

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