Ancient Egyptian spindle whorl from Amarna dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Circular wooden disc, with a hole through the centre. A spindle whorl. Probably palm wood.

Ancient Egyptian spindle whorl from Amarna dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1985.162.78
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: B.J. Kemp
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: spindle whorl
  • Dimensions: Length: 41mm , Width: 40mm , Depth: 12mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483