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Pondera RO601 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO601 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight, semi-fine, orange in colour with brown inclusions and calcite inclusions. The upper base is slanted, not horizontal. Complete, although slightly chipped.
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 L. 71 mm W. 28 mm Hole diameter 8 mm Weight 419 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 Unpublished.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