{"product_id":"early-islamic-bone-spindle-whorls-5","title":"Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eNishapur, c. 800–1100 AD, North-East Iran\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA charming set of three carved bone spindle whorls, each delicately shaped in hemispherical and ribbed barrel forms, their surfaces enhanced with fine incised decoration—linear motifs and the classic dot-in-circle design. Soft natural pink hues lend warmth and character to these ancient tools, once mounted on spindles for spinning thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExcavated at Nishapur, one of the great cultural and commercial centers of the Silk Road, these whorls are a direct link to the flourishing textile traditions of the early Islamic world. Their artistry lies not only in their geometry but also in their function: helping to produce fine, evenly spun threads essential for weaving high-quality fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThough small in scale, they embody the perfect union of utility and beauty. Rare survivors from a city renowned for its craft and trade, they offer collectors an evocative glimpse into daily life, artisanal skill, and the enduring legacy of Islamic material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGood condition. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, nicks and chip, with encrusted patina and rich earthen deposits throughout. Size varies from approx. 0,5cm to 2,1cm. Sell as a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance: Belgian private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor a similar examples see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpindle Whorl, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 40.170.364 (https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/450041)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Göta's World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57103258419465,"sku":"100100606","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1557\/5561\/files\/IMG_9776.jpg?v=1780304233","url":"https:\/\/gotasworld.com\/products\/early-islamic-bone-spindle-whorls-5","provider":"Göta's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}