Pondera VE001 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera VE001 Inventory number 24947 INS55 Holding institution Marteggia, Meolo, Centro di documentazione storico-etnografica del Veneto Orientale "G. Pavanello" Description Pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base made of semi-fine yellow clay, rich in medium and small brown inclusions, decorated on the head. It was considered complete although a small portion of the lower base is missing.

Context

Site Venice province Context Venice province

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a narrow rectangular base Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 475 g Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations and the body Preservation state complete

Remarks

Preserved in the display case: "Roman era". Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2012