Pondera RO075 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO075 Inventory number IG24421 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay of yellowish colour, rich in small and medium black, brown and grey 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 narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 70 mm W. 27 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 304 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 Unpublished.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