Ancient Egyptian spindle whorl from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Circular wooden spindle whorl disc, with a central hole. There are two fine radial splits from the edge inwards.

Ancient Egyptian spindle whorl from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1922.15.7.a
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: spindle whorl
  • Dimensions: Length: 49mm , Width: 49mm , Depth: 14mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483