Pondera RO055 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO055 Inventory number IG24402 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine orange clay, rich in small and medium-sized black, white, gray, and calcite inclusions. The weight is chipped on one end.

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. 60 mm W. 49 mm Hole diameter 8 mm Weight 417 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 Unpublished.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