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An Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Spindle Whorl, 4th Millennium BCE

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An Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Spindle Whorl, 4th Millennium BCE
An Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Spindle Whorl, 4th Millennium BCE
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Description
Emanating from the cradle of civilization, this terracotta spindle whorl with a rosette pattern is indicative of early textile creation. Such whorls were central to spinning yarn, with the design serving both a functional and aesthetic purpose, reflecting the ingenuity of early societies.

Dimensions:
1.77 x 1.38 inches (4.5 x 3.5 cm)

Provenance:
Previously owned by a collector in the Near East.

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An Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Spindle Whorl, 4th Millennium BCE

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