Pondera RO048 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO048 Inventory number IG24395 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine orange clay, rich in small and medium-sized black, gray, and dark orange inclusions, some calcite, and mica inclusions. The weight is broken: part of the upper base and side are missing; the lower base is chipped.

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. 100 mm W. 43 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforation Preservation state fragment

Remarks

The measurements indicated refer to the preserved portion of the find. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011