Pondera RO051 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO051 Inventory number IG24398 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in orange clay, with a semi-fine clay with very small black inclusions, some calcitic and micaceous inclusions.

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. 70 mm W. 46 mm Hole diameter 14 mm Weight 351 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 Unpublished.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