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Spindle Whorl

Cleveland Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a hole in the center. The object is made of a light-colored material, possibly stone or bone. It has a smooth surface with various carved designs. The designs include concentric circles, triangles, and teardrop shapes. The concentric circles are stacked and have a smaller circle inside. Some of the designs have a reddish tint around them. The background of the image is gray. The object is titled "Spindle Whorl" and attributed to an unknown artist.

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900 × 841 px
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