Ancient Egyptian spindle whorl fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Half of a wooden spindle whorl. Possible traces of plaster on the inside.

Ancient Egyptian spindle whorl fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1985.162.175
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: B.J. Kemp
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: spindle whorl fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 36mm , Width: 17mm , Depth: 14mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483