
A lead spindle-whorl found near Heather, Leicestershire. (c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 2.0
Description
Lead Spindle-Whorl (PUBLIC-23FB38)
A lead spindle-whorl found near Heather, Leicestershire
This lead spindle-whorl is undecorated, with a thick white patina and some patchy brown staining. Fibres were spun into thread using a drop-spindle of which the whorls were made of bone, ceramic, lead or stone and acted as flywheels during spinning.
Object Type
- Spindle whorl
Date
- circa 800 — 1000
Ascribed Culture
Original/Reproduction
- Original
Material
Collection
- Viking Objects
Current Location
- Private Ownership
Keywords
- lead, Portable_Antiquities_Scheme, spindle_whorl, textile_production, women
Further information
You can see the original at Private Ownership.
Acknowledgements
(c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 2.0
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