Pondera RO018 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO018 Inventory number IG24015 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight with a square base, made of semi-fine, dark gray clay with a high micaceous content. The corners between the body and the base are very rounded. The weight is chipped, with part of one upper edge missing.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Giardino Pubblico Triangolare (angolo SE) Excavation year 1978

Details

Type loom weight Dimensions L. 60 mm W. 68 mm Hole diameter 16 mm Weight 449 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Surface treatment smoothened Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011