Pondera RO177 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO177 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight with semi-fine clay of dark orange colour, with some calcitic inclusions and micaceous inclusions.

Context

Site Gavello Context Gavello, Tenuta Dossi - est Corte Lina

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 68 mm W. 39 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 513 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 Unpublished.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