Half-processed spindle whorl or gaming piece BM EA77936

Provenance: Argin (Sudanese Nubia)

Find spot (context): Site 6B8 (unknown)

Dating: Christian period.

Present location: British Museum, London. Inventory number EA77936.

Shape: Disc

Raw material: Reused pottery sherd

Weight (gr): 11.98 [10-19.99]

Diameter (cm): 3.6

Thickness (cm): 0.7

Perforation diameter (cm): Unpierced.

Documentation: British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA77936>Object seen and weighted in May 2018 (M. Wozniak).