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Ancient Art
Public domain

Spindle Whorl

3rd century A.D.

Stone

2.5 cm (1 in.)
Exchange with the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, Kurcoglu excavation
1940.644
Status: 
Not on view
Culture: 
Syrian, Kurcoglu
Period: 
Roman
Classification: 
Tools and Equipment
Provenance: 

Kurcoglu (Burned House)

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