Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls seal placed upside down and clustered

placed upside down and clustered together

A fascinating and unfinished ancient Roman finger ring

including the Danube region

though this particular example is in exceptional condition

created as a funerary object for the afterlife

Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls seal placed upside down and clusteredNishapur, c. 8001100 AD, North East Iran A charming group of three small bone spindle whorls, delicately carved and subtly tinted with a natural pink hue, each offering a glimpse into the rich textile traditions of early Islamic Nishapur. Finely shaped into hemispherical and ribbed barrel forms, these whorls are individually decorated with incised geometric patterns, including linear designs and the characteristic dot in circle motif, and are