Pondera RO004 biconical spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO004 Inventory number IG11845 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Brick-red semi-fine clay spindle whorl with black and grayish inclusions and some calcite. Biconical but irregular body, hand-shaped. Part of grave goods in TOMB 42.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Ca' Cima, (via Ameola) Excavation year 1970

Details

Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape biconical Hole diameter 7 mm Weight 34 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforation and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011