KTH0243 (Ceramic Disc: Weight or Whorl?) [permalink] [next]

Type

Inventoried Object

Logical part of

Threpsiades Inventoried Objects

Typological identification

Spindle Whorl

Typological identification

Weight

Description

Uneven, thick disc with asymmetrical perforation through center. Weight or sinker? Large spindle whorl?

Fabric, firing, surface

Light red. Hard, sandy fabric with frequent small, rounded to subrounded, white, red, and gray inclusions. Cf. KTH172.

Preservation description

Intact. Moderate, extensive pitting and chipping; thin film of encrustation.

Diameter

0.071

Wall thickness

0.042

Material

Ceramic (Material)

Drawing

Photograph

Photograph