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Cemetery: 
Kafkalla
Tomb and Item: 
Tomb 294, P10
Ware: 
Black Polished
Shape: 
spindle whorl
Notes: 
Half of a globular/biconical whorl with low carination. Surface worn. Narrow terminal (opposite carination) shows distinct wear around perforation. Broad well executed incised decoration. Sets of two or three oppositely angled lines. Height 43mm. Maximum diameter 45mm. Diameter of perforation 11mm at both terminals. Preserved weight 35g. Estimated original weight 70g. Drawn.
Description: 
Extent preserved: >1/3 -- Exterior slip: worn -- Exterior lustre: ? -- Mottling - exterior: none -- Colour - exterior: 2.5YR2/0 -- Colour - fabric: grey -- Texture: very fine -- Inclusions - number: few -- Inclusions - size: small -- Inclusions - colour: black, white -- Hardness: soft -- Core presence: none