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Pondera RO010 conical truncated spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO010 Inventory number IG12151 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Truncated spindle whorl made of beige-orange clay, semi-fine with rare and very small brown inclusions, covered with shiny black varnish, present in few traces on the surface of the body. The body is truncated conical, with concave sides: bell-shaped. Wheel-shaped. Part of grave goods from TOMB 119.
Context
Site Adria Context Adria, Cà Garzoni Excavation year 1972
Details
Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape conical truncated Hole diameter 12 mm Weight 21 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Surface treatment varnished Use wear On the perforation and the body Preservation state complete
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 Unpublished.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