Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls bactriamargiana A superb and finely potted

A superb and finely potted Khmer Angkor–Bayon period honey jar

Its thin composition is a testament to the technical skill of the potters of this era

processing hides

including bright red elbow beads and other classic types

From the New Kingdom onward

Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls bactriamargiana A superb and finely pottedNishapur, c. 8001100 AD, North East Iran A rare and captivating set of three carved bone spindle whorls, each elegantly formed in barrel and ribbed tubular shapes, their surfaces adorned with finely incised linear and geometric decoration. Subtle natural pink hues enrich the surface, imbuing these utilitarian objects with warmth and character. Once mounted on spindles, they were indispensable tools for spinning thread. Excavated at Nishapura