Pondera RO558 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO558 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight made of a refined, orange clay. Fragmentary: the lower part is missing; the top is severely chipped.

Context

Site Rovigo province Context Rovigo province

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Hole diameter 9 mm Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state fragment

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 Unpublished.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