Catalogue numberPondera RO010Inventory numberIG12151Holding institutionAdria, Museo Archeologico NazionaleDescriptionTruncated spindle whorl made of beige-orange clay, semi-fine with rare and very small brown inclusions, covered with shiny black varnish, present in few traces on the surface of the body. The body is truncated conical, with concave sides: bell-shaped. Wheel-shaped. Part of grave goods from TOMB 119.
Typespindle whorlSpindle whorl shapeconical truncatedHole diameter12 mmWeight21 gMaterialclayMaterial notessemi-fineSurface treatmentvarnishedUse wearOn the perforation and the bodyPreservation statecomplete
Remarks
materials from the 3rd - 2nd century BC come from the same context: ROMANIZATION? - The minimum diameter measurement corresponds to the diameter of the upper base.
Examined first-hand. Unpublished.