Corinth Object: MF 2012 4
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 2012 4
Title:   BYZANTINE STEATITE SPINDLE WHORL
Category Code:   MF
Year:   2012
Object Number:   4
Description:   Spindle whorl or bead with flat base, sloping top surface, convex sides; central round hole, Diam. 0.007. Profile similar to MF 10032.
Decoration:   Entire surface polished. Incised lines around circumference near top and near base.
Material:   Purple steatite with irregular white inclusions
Condition:   Complete or intact. Chipped and burned (?) at bottom.
Dimensions Actual:   H. 0.013, Diam. 0.024
Weight Description:   0.013
Weight:   0.013
Period:   Byzantine
Chronology:   Corinth XII, p. 298
Area:   Nezi Field
Context:   Nezi Field, context 706
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: Nezi Field
Image: digital 2012 0722
Basket: Nezi Field, context 706