Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls seal or textile fragments—inside a cavity

or textile fragments—inside a cavity in the back

Accession Number: AN1888

A fascinating and unfinished ancient Roman finger ring

placed upside down and clustered together

Roof tile end with dragon

Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls seal or textile fragments—inside a cavityNishapur, c. 8001100 AD, North East Iran A charming group of three small bone spindle whorls, delicately carved and subtly tinted with a natural pink hue, each offering a glimpse into the rich textile traditions of early Islamic Nishapur. Finely shaped into hemispherical and ribbed barrel forms, these whorls are individually decorated with incised geometric patterns, including linear designs and the characteristic dot in circle motif, and are