Pondera RO066 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO066 Inventory number IG24412 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay, pinkish beige in colour, with some very small black and calcitic inclusions.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Giardino Pubblico Triangolare (angolo SE) Excavation year 1878

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 70 mm W. 59 mm Hole diameter 11 mm Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state fragment

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011