Pondera RO619 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO619 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated clay weight, semi-fine, orange in colour, with calcitic inclusions.

Context

Site Rovigo Context Rovigo, Ponte Alto

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions L. 91 mm W. 30 mm Hole diameter 10 mm Weight 740 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 Unpublished.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