Spindle Whorl

Cleveland Museum of Art

Spindle whorl by unknown artist. A circular, flat object with a hole in the center, made of light-colored stone or ceramic material. The object has a smooth surface with a subtle sheen and exhibits a predominantly light orange coloration, with darker orange and red undertones visible. The outer edge features a decorative pattern of small, raised circles. The hole in the center is round and smooth. The background of the image is gray.