Pondera RO001 conical truncated spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO001 Inventory number IG251 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Truncated spindle whorl, made of fine reddish-beige clay, hand-shaped. Very inclined and irregular truncated conical body. Large circular hole. Traces of black paint on one side, paint flaking across most of the surface. Part of the grave goods from TOMB 19.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Canal Bianco Excavation year 1938

Details

Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape conical truncated Hole diameter 14 mm Weight 18 g Material clay Material notes fine Surface treatment varnished Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

Roman period - local ceramic factory in VN - The minimum diameter measurement corresponds to the diameter of the upper base. Examined first-hand.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011