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Dating to the Coptic Period which brought Christianity to Egypt, then part of the Roman Empire. Terra cotta, ridged bun form, with raised lip. About 1 3/8” diameter with a large spindle hole. Chipped in antiquity as shown. Used with a wood rod (spindle) in the hole to spin wool and flax. The hole size here indicates a heavier cord, probably wool.

Stock Number: B9910

$45.00


Certificate of Authenticity

All items purchased from Faganarms are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its unique item number for future reference.

Certificates are suitable for display with your item, and can easily be mounted in a 8½" x 5½" frame. Our certificates are printed on an acid free 65lb cardstock. This means your certification will not turn yellow or deteriorate over time.

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SPINDLE WHORL, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD

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