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

Unbaked grey clay spindle whorl, roughly oval in shape. Now split into two halves.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.40
  • Material: clay
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: spindle whorl fragments
  • Dimensions: Length (of whorl when complete): 56mm , Width: 42mm , Depth: 16mm , Length (left piece): 42mm , Width: 36mm , Depth: 15mm , Length (right piece [with label on]): 45mm , Width: 31mm , Depth: 16
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483