국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Spindle Whorl
  • Exhibition Name

    Spindle whorl

  • Nationality/Period

    Korea

  • Materials

    Stone

  • Category

    Industry·Occupation - Manufacturing industry - yeing & weaving - Spindle carriage

  • Dimensions

    D. 4-5cm

  • Accession Number

    K 468

  • Location

    Neolithic Period

These reddish brown spindle whorls are made of heated clay. They look like abacus beads and have a hole with a diameter of 0.5 cm in the center. One of the four spindle whorls features a striped pattern similar to the shape of fan spokes. These items attest to the intricate weaving culture of the prehistoric period.