Accession No

1932.527.89


Description

Spindle whorl of domed shape with band of decoration incorporating squared spirals and stepped motifs, some with crosshatched fill. Possible remnants of white infill in grooves of decoration. Circular perforation through centre. Red-orange fabric. Damage to edges.


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

38mm x 38mm


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 with band of decoration incorporating squared spirals and stepped motifs, some with crosshatched fill. Possible remnants of white infill in grooves of decoration. Circular perforation through centre. Red-orange fabric. Damage to edges.
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:323336

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