KE 1885 (Conical Loom Weight) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
Mi 514
Typological identification
Loom Weight
Description
Conical loom weight, asymmetrical with projection on one side. Bottom has distinct rim and narrow trough around slightly convex middle. Flat top, with circular impression(?). Small hole pierced through wall near top.
Preservation comment
Intact. Slight, sparse abrasion with uncommon pitting and scraping, and minor cracking on bottom; large irregular patch of voids over projection. Greenish and grayish discoloration and slight vitrification around projection: secondary intense burning.
Diameter
0.0767
Height
0.0926
Weight (kg)
0.316
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
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