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Pondera RO753 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO753 Holding institution Castelnovo Bariano, Museo Civico Archeologico Description Orange fine clay weight, rich in mica inclusions. Slightly chipped at one corner of the upper base.
Context
Site Castelnovo-Ceneselli Context Castelnovo-Ceneselli, Moonuovo Excavation year 1973
Details
Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 87 mm W. 47 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 854 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforation Preservation state complete
Remarks
Mr. Zenezini claims to have found it on the banks of the Canal Bianco, together with material from the late 1st century AD, along with some bronze needles. Examined first-hand. Unpublished.
Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2012