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Pondera RO006 conical truncated spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO006 Inventory number IG11962 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description A fine clay spindle whorl, pinkish beige in colour; a truncated conical body, shaped on a lathe. Part of the grave goods from TOMB 51.
Context
Site Adria Context Adria, Ca' Cima, (via Ameola) Excavation year 1970
Details
Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape conical truncated Hole diameter 12 mm Weight 19 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforation and the body Preservation state complete
Remarks
In association with material from the 2nd century BC: Romanization? - The minimum diameter measurement corresponds to the diameter of the upper base. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.
Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011