Pondera RO416 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO416 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated loom weight made of fine, pinkish-orange clay. Fragmentary: part of the upper and lower bases are missing.

Context

Site Rovigo Context Rovigo, F.le Roccata

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 81 mm W. 33 mm Hole diameter 11 mm Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state fragment

Remarks

Examined first-hand.

References

Archeologia Sperimentale I (2000).

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011