Spindle
1–400
- Medium
- Carved
- Dimensions
- 3.1 x 0.7 x 17.1 cm (1 1/4 x 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
- Genre
- Tools and equipment
Tags
Roman
About
This spindle consists of a shaft with a V-shaped slit at the top where thread would have been attached. The disc (whorl) acted as a weight to twist the fabric. The end of the spindle is carved into a sharp point.