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Pondera RO441 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO441 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated loom weight, made of fine, yellowish-orange clay. The upper base and part of one face are chipped. The site is dated between the 1st and 3rd century CE (Atria 1989, pp. 59-60, no. 50).
Context
Site San Martino di Venezze Context San Martino di Venezze, Chiaroni
Details
Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 76 mm W. 40 mm Hole diameter 6 mm Weight 368 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete
Remarks
Examined first-hand.
References
Carta Archeologica Del Veneto III, n.d.
Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011