Pondera RO042 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO042 Inventory number IG24389 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay of light orange colour, rich in very small black inclusions, medium brown ones and some calcite.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Giardino Pubblico Triangolare (angolo SE) Excavation year 1879

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 80 mm W. 37 mm Hole diameter 14 mm Weight 512 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011