An Experiment with the Warp-weighted Loom and Heavy Loom Weights. The Case of the Giant Refractory Ceramic “Doughnuts” from North Piedmont, Italy

Heavy, doughnut-shaped, loom weights made of refractory clay are often found in excavations of Roman and Late Roman settlements in North Piedmont. Unfortunately, they are not found in situ with a weaving loom. We have interpreted them as having been specifically designed for use on a warp weighted l...

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Main Author: Lorena Ariis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EXARC 2020-11-01
Series:EXARC Journal
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Online Access:https://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10542

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