Medieval ArtWoodwork-Miscellany3rd–5th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Spindle Whorl |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/8 in. (2.2 x 8 cm) |
| Classification | Woodwork-Miscellany |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 3rd–5th century |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1920 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Coptic |
| Date Range | 200 – 499 |
Provenance
| Country | Byzantine Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 475044