Pondera RO172 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO172 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight, with a semi-fine clay of orange colour, rich in small calcitic, micaceous and black inclusions.

Context

Site San Bellino Context San Bellino, Guerrine di Mezzo Excavation year 1949

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 85 mm W. 34 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 705 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state intact

Remarks

The indication of origin is limited to the Municipality of San Bellino; the location is not specified. Examined first-hand.

References

Carta Archeologica Del Veneto, n.d.

Atria, 1989.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011