Pondera RO027 discoid loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO027 Inventory number IG24037 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Circular weight with a central hole, made of semi-fine clay of an orange colour, with frequent black, calcitic and mica inclusions.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape discoid Hole diameter 21 mm Weight 714 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

The presence of a circular groove on one side of the weight raises doubts about its textile function. Could it be a SMALL MILL? CHECK! Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011