Pondera RO057 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO057 Inventory number IG24404 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in orange clay, rich in small and medium black and grey 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. 39 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 446 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 Unpublished.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