Spindle Whorl from Granary

Department Archive
Collection Mycenae Excavation Records
Reference No. MYC 3/1/14/2
Level Item
Dimensions 10.3cm x 17.4cm
Place Mycenae: Granary
Ancient Mycenae
Dates 1920
Donor/Creator
Project Mycenae Excavation 1920-1923
Scope and Content B/W ink drawing of a spindle whorl shaped like a wheel with hubs on either side. It was found in East Basement of the Granary. It is labelled part “c” since MYC 3/1/13 – MYC 3/1/16 were formerly parts of the same plate. It is labelled “631” on the front and back, and “107a” on the back. It is glued to part “b” from the same plate, which is included as MYC 3/1/14/1
Related records [MYC 3/1/14/1], Horn of Bull’s Head Rhyton from Granary, 1920
Reference Wace, Alan J. 1921. Excavations at Mycenae. VII. The Lion Gate and Grave Circle Area. 2. The Granary. BSA 25: 38-60. Direct link
1921. BSA 25: 43, fig. 11c. Link to article