Pondera RO598 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO598 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight, made of a refined orange clay. Complete, although chipped in several places.

Context

Site Agro centuriato, various sites Context Agro centuriato, various sites

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions W. 31 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 473 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011