Pondera RO003 biconical truncated spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO003 Inventory number IG5142 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Bitronchoconical fusarole in semi-fine clay of light orange colour with the presence of black inclusions.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Canal Bianco Excavation year 1938

Details

Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape biconical truncated Weight 10 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforation and the body Preservation state intact

Remarks

Out of context material, preserved with tomb 224, containing material from the 1st - 2nd century AD. - The minimum diameter measurement corresponds to the diameter of the upper base. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011