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Pondera RO505 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO505 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight in semi-fine clay, pinkish orange in colour, with small and medium grey, orange and calcitic inclusions.
Context
Site Villadose Context Villadose, Casonetto
Details
Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 89 mm W. 42 mm Hole diameter 7 mm Weight 788 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 Unpublished.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