Pondera RO497 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO497 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of fine clay, yellowish orange in colour. Entire: the upper base appears to be irregularly shaped.

Context

Site Villadose Context Villadose, Casonetto

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 85 mm W. 34 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 779 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011