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Three Roman Bone and Stone Spindles

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Three Roman Bone and Stone Spindles

Culture: Roman
Period: 1st–4th century AD
Object: Spindle
Materials: Bone, Stone
Dimensions: 13–17 mm
Catalogue: ANT-046

A group of three Roman spindles worked in bone and stone.

Provenance

Private collection of a St Louis, Missouri doctor; acquired from a US auction house.

Acquired

Palmyra Heritage Gallery · 2025

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