Pondera RO047 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO047 Inventory number IG24394 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine clay, beige-pink in colour, rich in tiny black and mica inclusions, and some calcite. On the upper surface, in the center, there is a blind hole with a diameter of 0.7 cm.

Context

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

Details

Type loom weight Dimensions L. 70 mm W. 67 mm Hole diameter 13 mm Weight 547 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 Unpublished.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