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Pondera RO242 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO242 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine clay, yellowish beige in colour, with orange inclusions. Fragmentary, the upper part is missing.
Context
Site Crespino Context Crespino, Cantone (1)
Details
Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 76 mm W. 50 mm Material clay Material notes semi-fine Preservation state fragment
Remarks
The publication attributes the site to a "luxury residence"; the publication attributes the material to the general Roman period. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.
Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011