Tools

Spindle whorl for spinning

Number of tool A11429:27

  • Description of use A spindle whorl in the form of a wheel with a round hole in the center, decorated with incised lines. Such whorls were mounted on a wooden spindle and used in the production of wool and linen threads (spinning).
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotnes Hillfort
Material Stone disk
Date 8th - 13th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia