Pondera BL012 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera BL012 Inventory number IG 291635 Holding institution Mel, Museo Civico Archeologico Description Light orange, semi-fine clay with calcite inclusions. Sandblasted on the sides.

Context

Site Mel Context Mel, Cioppa locality, Da Canal property Excavation year 2000

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 78 mm W. 43 mm Hole diameter 11 mm Weight 839 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2012