Coptic · 580–640
Medieval ArtWoodwork-Miscellany580–640Artwork Details
| Title | Spindle |
| Medium | Wood and iron |
| Dimensions | Overall: 14 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. (36.8 x 8.6 cm) whorl only: 1 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. (4.1 x 8.6 cm) |
| Classification | Woodwork-Miscellany |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 580–640 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1914 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Coptic |
| Date Range | 580 – 640 |
Provenance
| City | Thebes |
| Country | Byzantine Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474944