Pondera VR219 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera VR219 Holding institution Verona, Deposito Soprintendenza per i Beni archeologici

Context

Site Arcole Context Arcole, Via Alzana Excavation year 2000

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions W. 85 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 632 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state fragment

Remarks

The straight groove on the head could also be a sign of wear (which, however, leaves no traces on the rest of the body). Examined first-hand.

References

Gabucci, A. by Bruno, 2011.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2015