Pondera RO175 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO175 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight, semi-fine clay, orange in colour, with some micaceous and calcitic inclusions.

Context

Site San Bellino Context San Bellino, Nane di Sopra

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 73 mm W. 40 mm Hole diameter 8 mm Weight 588 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state intact

Remarks

Accompanied by a handwritten sign reading: "S. Bellino Cemetery" Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011