Pondera RO216 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO216 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated piece made of semi-fine orange clay, rich in small and medium mica inclusions. Chipped at the head.

Context

Site Guarda Veneta Context Guarda Veneta, Bragiate

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 85 mm W. 46 mm Hole diameter 22 mm Weight 656 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand.

References

Archeologia Sperimentale I (2000).

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011