Pondera RO043 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO043 Inventory number IG24390 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay of bright orange colour, rich in very small black and brown inclusions and some calcite.

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. 70 mm W. 33 mm Hole diameter 11 mm Weight 328 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011