Pondera RO069 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO069 Inventory number IG24415 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine clay, pinkish beige in colour. It is rich in tiny black and mica inclusions. The weight is broken: one side and part of one front face are missing.

Context

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

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated Dimensions L. 90 mm W. 67 mm Hole diameter 18 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 Unpublished.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