Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Implementsca. 2900–2600 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Spindle whorl |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 0.43 in. (1.09 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic I-II |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325495