Pondera RO747 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO747 Holding institution Verona, Magazzino archeologico Università di Verona Description A fine clay weight with a yellowish-orange colour. The lower base is chipped at one corner. Sandblasting is limited to the two sides.

Context

Site Villadose Context Villadose, Ca' Motte Excavation year 2009

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions W. 35 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 549 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2012