Pondera RO063 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO063 Inventory number IG24410 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay of light orange colour, rich in small black and grey inclusions, and some calcitic 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. 80 mm W. 48 mm Hole diameter 13 mm Weight 754 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 Unpublished.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