Ceramic, 38.52 grams, 63.02 mm dia. 1st-4th century AD. A terracotta spindle whorl formed as a thick (about 8mm) disc with a central circular hole; the disc is shaped to resemble a six-spoked wheel, with a thickened rim for the hub. Reference: Collingwood, R.G. The Archaeology of Roman Britain, London, 1930 p.271. Complete, very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.