Pondera RO278 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO278 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of fine clay, orange in colour. Chipped along one side and the base. Inscription in a rectangular cartouche on the head.

Context

Site Crespino Context Crespino, Boaria Roccata

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 84 mm W. 34 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 559 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 Unpublished.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