Spindle Whorl

Cleveland Museum of Art

Spindle whorl by unknown artist. A circular, flat object with a hole in the center; made of stone or ceramic. The color is light brown with red and white accents. The surface has a carved design with red and white lines arranged in a swirling pattern around the circumference. The object appears to be old and worn, with some chipping and discoloration on the surface. The background of the image is gray.