Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Implementsca. 700 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Spindle whorl |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 0.83 in. (2.11 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 700 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1963 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 750 BC – 650 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325593