Pondera RO283 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO283 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine clay, orange in colour, rich in small calcitic, black, and mica inclusions. Chipped at the top and base, but essentially intact.

Context

Site Crespino Context Crespino, F.le Campanaro Excavation year 1999

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 76 mm W. 45 mm Hole diameter 11 mm Weight 495 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand.

References

Archeologia Sperimentale I (2000).

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011