Pondera RO232 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO232 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay, bright orange in colour, rich in micaceous and calcitic inclusions.

Context

Site Pontecchio Polesine Context Pontecchio Polesine, Menara (1)

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 92 mm W. 38 mm Hole diameter 10 mm Weight 653 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 Unpublished.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