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Pondera RO009 conical truncated spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO009 Inventory number IG12150 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Truncated conical spindle whorl made of orange-beige clay with a semi-fine clay and brown inclusions, coated with matte black varnish, traces of which remain on the body and lower base. Truncated conical body shaped on a lathe. Part of grave goods in TOMB 119.
Context
Site Adria Context Adria, Cà Garzoni Excavation year 1972
Details
Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape conical truncated Hole diameter 10 mm Weight 30 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Surface treatment varnished Use wear On the body Preservation state intact
Remarks
materials from the 3rd - 2nd century BC come from the same context: 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 Unpublished.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