Pondera RO625 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO625 Inventory number 48061 Holding institution Rovigo, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi Description Pyramidal truncated weight in fine orange-pink clay, with inscription.

Context

Site Gaiba Context Gaiba, Chiunsano Excavation year 1904

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 80 mm W. 43 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 611 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand.

References

Carta Archeologica Del Veneto III, n.d.

Atria, 1989.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011