Pondera RO046 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO046 Inventory number IG24393 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay of beige-greyish colour, rich in very small black and micaceous inclusions.

Context

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

Details

Type loom weight Dimensions L. 60 mm W. 62 mm Hole diameter 10 mm Weight 436 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 Unpublished.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