Pondera RO275 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO275 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of fine clay, orange in colour, with some mica inclusions. Chipped in several places, it is essentially intact.

Context

Site Crespino Context Crespino, Boaria Roccata

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 73 mm W. 36 mm Hole diameter 8 mm Weight 527 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011