Pondera RO024 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO024 Inventory number IG24034 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated loom weight made of semi-fine orange clay, with frequent black, gray, and white inclusions, plus some mica inclusions. The weight is chipped on one front face and one lower side.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Giardino Pubblico Triangolare (angolo SE) Excavation year 1879

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 40 mm W. 68 mm Hole diameter 11 mm Weight 425 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011