Pondera RO502 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO502 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated piece made of semi-fine clay, yellowish orange in colour, rich in small and medium-sized orange inclusions. Entire: the two bases are chipped.

Context

Site Villadose Context Villadose, Casonetto

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 72 mm W. 44 mm Hole diameter 11 mm Weight 445 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011