Peg, part of a spindle staff

Cypriot

13th–12th century BCE

Not on view

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Title: Peg, part of a spindle staff
Date: 13th–12th century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Undetermined ivory
Dimensions: 1 1/4 × 1/4 in., 0.077oz. (3.2 × 0.7 cm, 2.18g)
Classifications: Miscellaneous-Bone, Ivory
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.5189
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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