Pondera VE616 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera VE616 Holding institution Campolongo Maggiore, Sede Gruppo Archeologico Mino Meduaco Description Semi-fine, hazelnut-coloured clay with calcitic and micaceous inclusions.

Context

Site Campagna Lupia Context Campagna Lupia, Busa di Guia - sito 8 Excavation year 2012

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated with a rectangular base Dimensions L. 89 mm W. 50 mm Hole diameter 9 mm Weight 902 g Material clay Material notes semi-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