Pondera VE408 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera VE408 Holding institution Campolongo Maggiore, Sede Gruppo Archeologico Mino Meduaco Description Refined orange clay. The lower base appears to have a sloping edge (not fractured, but finished that way).

Context

Site Campagna Lupia Context Campagna Lupia, Busa di Guia - sito 8

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 75 mm Hole diameter 7 mm Weight 589 g Material clay Material notes fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state complete

Remarks

Examined first-hand.

References

Bianco, M.L., and R. Gregnanin. “Lo Scavo Urbano Pluristratificato Di via C. Battisti 132 a Padova.” Quaderni Di Archeologia Del Veneto XIX–XX (1997 1996): 7–150.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2012