Pondera RO007 conical truncated spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO007 Inventory number IG11963 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description beige fine clay spindle whorl. Traces of orange slip appear on the surface. The body is truncated and shaped on a lathe. Part of the grave goods in TOMB 51.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Ca' Cima, (via Ameola) Excavation year 1970

Details

Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape conical truncated Hole diameter 11 mm Weight 19 g Material clay Material notes fine Surface treatment covered with engobe Use wear On the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

In association with 2nd century BC material, Romanization? - The minimum diameter measurement corresponds to the diameter of the upper base. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011