Loom weight: ANE.71.2005

Current Location: In storage

Entities

Loom weight

Description

Stone loom weight, indicated by suspension hole and similarity in shape to similar objects from Ur (see reference). However, wear on lower edge of object may point to a secondary usage as a polishing tool.

Measurements and weight

Height: 0.09 m
Thickness: 0.012 m
Width: 0.036 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005) by Groos, Gordon, Mr. and Mrs.

Materials used in production

Stone

References and bibliographic entries

Ur Excavations: The Royal Cemetery

Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.71.2005
Primary reference Number: 156471
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 October 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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