Pondera RO020 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO020 Inventory number IG24017 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine clay, pinkish orange in colour, rich in tiny black inclusions. The weight is chipped: part of a very blunt upper corner and a lower corner are missing.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Giardino Pubblico Triangolare (angolo SE) Excavation year 1878

Details

Type loom weight Dimensions L. 60 mm W. 64 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 369 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011