Pondera RO304 conical truncated lead spindle whorl

Catalogue number Pondera RO304 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Truncated conical lead spindle whorl with a concave upper side, with a decorative motif engraved over the entire surface.

Context

Site Ceregnano Context Ceregnano, S. Cassiano Excavation year 2000

Details

Type spindle whorl Spindle whorl shape conical truncated Hole diameter 6 mm Weight 29 g Material lead Preservation state intact

Remarks

Site dating back to the Etruscan/Roman period. Examined first-hand.

References

Archeologia Sperimentale I (2000).

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011