Pondera RO528 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO528 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of fine yellowish clay. NB: NO HOLES; upon autopsy, it does not appear to be fractured at the head, so there are no holes. Possibly an unfinished loom weight

Context

Site Rovigo province Context Rovigo province

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 92 mm Material clay Material notes fine Preservation state complete

Remarks

It comes from the box containing only loom weights, without any other indications, stored in the attic. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011