Spindle whorl

Counterweight to hold the threads in the spindle. Many found in the Castro, made out of fired clay or stone. Geometric decoration which also suggests it may have been used as jewellery.

Material 
Slate
Cultural context 
Castro Culture / Gallaecian Roman
Measurements (cm) 
4,8

Location

  • Viladonga, 27259 - Castro de Rei (Lugo)
    Galicia, España
    N 43º 09' 38.97" W 7º 23' 19.32"
  • 982 870 160
  • museo.viladonga@xunta.gal

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