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Loom weight

Loom weight

4th century B.C.
The top of this trapezoidal loom weight is pierced for suspension. The top is incised with an X. The clay has mica inclusions and a red slip.
Date
4th century B.C.
Culture
Greek (South Italian)
Dimensions
H: 5.70 cm W: 3.80 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
83.AI.306.5
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)