Pondera RO049 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO049 Inventory number IG24396 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay, pinkish beige in colour, with very small black and mica inclusions.

Context

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

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated Dimensions L. 100 mm W. 60 mm Hole diameter 19 mm Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state fragment

Remarks

The weight is broken in several places: the lower portion and both sides are missing. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011