Pondera BS016 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera BS016 Inventory number 125109/125272 Holding institution Brescia, Santa Giulia Museo della Città

Context

Site Adro Context Adro, Frazione Torbiato, località Fornaci Quattro Vie Excavation year 1993

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 80 mm W. 70 mm Hole diameter 10 mm Weight 1372 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

State Inventory Number (ST or IG) inconsistency problem: the number appearing as a signature on the piece does not correspond to the number assigned to the same find in the state inventory Examined first-hand.

References

Breda, A. “Adro (BS). Località Fornaci Quattro Vie, Fornace Romana.” Notiziario Della Soprintendenza Archeologica Della Lombardia, 93 1992.

Recorded by I. Paderno Year of study 2010