Pondera RO748 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO748 Holding institution Verona, Magazzino archeologico Università di Verona Description A semi-fine clay weight in pinkish-orange colour with gray and orange inclusions. The lower base is chipped at one corner.

Context

Site Villadose Context Villadose, Ca' Motte Excavation year 2009

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Dimensions W. 32 mm Hole diameter 8 mm Weight 537 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 Unpublished.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 2012