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Three Roman Lead Spindle Whorls

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Three Roman Lead Spindle Whorls

Culture: Roman
Period: 2nd century AD
Object: Whorl
Materials: Lead
Dimensions: 1.9–2.5 cm long
Catalogue: ANT-025

Three finely cast lead spindle whorls.

Provenance

Collection of David Van Vleck, Jr., Brooklyn, New York; acquired in the 1990s.

Acquired

Palmyra Heritage Gallery · 2024

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