Catalogue numberPondera RO006Inventory numberIG11962Holding institutionAdria, Museo Archeologico NazionaleDescriptionA fine clay spindle whorl, pinkish beige in colour; a truncated conical body, shaped on a lathe. Part of the grave goods from TOMB 51.
Context
SiteAdriaContextAdria, Ca' Cima, (via Ameola)Excavation year1970
Details
Typespindle whorlSpindle whorl shapeconical truncatedHole diameter12 mmWeight19 gMaterialclayMaterial notesfineUse wearOn the perforation and the bodyPreservation statecomplete
Remarks
In association with material from the 2nd century BC: Romanization? - The minimum diameter measurement corresponds to the diameter of the upper base.
Examined first-hand. Unpublished.