Pondera RO073 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO073 Inventory number IG24419 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight, with a semi-fine, greyish beige clay, rich in very small black, brown, micaceous 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. 100 mm W. 93 mm Hole diameter 15 mm Weight 1154 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 Unpublished.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