Pondera RO241 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO241 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight with semi-fine clay, orange in colour, rich in black and calcitic inclusions.

Context

Site Pontecchio Polesine Context Pontecchio Polesine, Casette

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 76 mm W. 69 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 909 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state intact

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011