Spindle whorl

Description

Flat disc spindle whorl of steatite, possibly decorated with lines and dots on one surface, from the Bunyie Hoose, Shetland

Museum reference

X.HD 844

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Spindle whorl

Materials

Steatite

Physical description

Steatite; flat disc; may have decoration of lines and dots on one surface

Collection place(s)

Bunyie Hoose, Pettigarsfield, Whalsay, Shetland, Scotland, Northern Europe

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record